https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/342.html South Africa Women's health news 15 Women's Health news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/342.html en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:45:34 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-pad-maker-dgn-expands-menstrual-care-across-sadc-745582a For Dr Vivian Mokome, founder of DGN (Dignity) Organic Sanitary Pads, menstrual health encompasses more than just pads. It also serves as an opportunity to address concerns about dignity, safety, accessibility, and choice within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). 1-270922 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-little-reminder-to-book-that-pap-smear-this-womens-month-523390a There are plenty of ways to celebrate Women’s Month, but looking after your health should be somewhere near the top of the list. And if “book a Pap smear” has been sitting on your mental to-do list for longer than you’d like to admit, consider this your gentle nudge to finally make the appointment. 1-270906 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-companies-cant-ignore-menopause-anymore-967054a I have the incredible opportunity to collaborate with exceptionally talented and innovative women who are leaders in their fields. At Medihelp Medical Scheme, it’s inspiring to thrive alongside women holding 63% of leadership roles. 1-270764 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-the-ariana-grande-discourse-a-concern-or-public-scrutiny-745662a Coming off her recent high from her portrayal of Glinda in the cinematic adaptation of Wicked (which earned her an Oscar nomination in 2025), Ariana Grande recently released a new album titled Petal and is on a world tour. However, all anyone is talking about is her appearance. 1-270472 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-global-campaign-wants-to-dispel-allure-of-skin-bleaching-078745a Through a new campaign, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Head of Dermatology, Professor Ncoza Dlova, and her working group aim to dispel the allure of skin-bleaching practices worldwide — practices that the controversial South African pop culture figure Khanyi Mbau often advocates. 1-270307 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/breast-cancer-screening-in-south-africa-balancing-early-detection-with-appropriate-care-523140a When people think about breast cancer screening, the conversation often begins and ends with one message: screen more women. 1-270276 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nuclear-medicine-specialist-receives-r3m-grant-to-turn-tide-against-breast-cancer-842063a Professor Mike Sathekge, head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and president and CEO of the South African Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI), has received the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for research that could make breast cancer more manageable. 1-269849 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/womens-health-and-mens-beauty-gender-shifts-are-having-a-moment-620361a The longevity market has largely been centred around traditional gender norms, with wellness targeted at men and beauty prioritised for women. That is now shifting. 1-269311 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sooth-operator-why-south-african-skin-needs-locally-made-products-064045a Most skincare products on the skincare market are made for European skin in cooler, low-UV climates. South African skin needs something better suited to daily life in Mzansi. 1-269107 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-things-sa-supplement-industry-must-fix-before-making-another-capsule-623401a South Africa's supplement market is growing at nearly 10% a year. Dr Juanri Jonck — aesthetic and regenerative medicine specialist — on the five things the industry must fix before making another capsule. 1-268901 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa