https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/425.html South Africa Gastroenterology news 15 Gastroenterology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/425.html en-us Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:15 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshwane-water-crisis-prompts-audit-of-gauteng-treatment-works-414679a Cases of gastrointestinal illness linked to contaminated water in the Bronkhorstspruit area of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality have increased from 408 to 833. 1-272895 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bronkhorstspruit-water-crisis-prompts-investigation-into-city-of-tshwane-181376a The water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit, which led to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak affecting more than 400 residents, has prompted an investigation by the Public Protector and a visit from Deputy President Paul Mashatile. 1-272868 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rhodes-university-reports-gastrointestinal-illness-outbreak-303458a Rhodes University is working with local public health authorities following a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses reported among members of its community. 1-272733 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tap-water-in-bronkhorstspruit-declared-unsafe-to-drink-070115a The City of Tshwane Municipality has warned residents supplied by the Bronkhorstspruit water system not to drink tap water after laboratory tests revealed serious bacterial contamination. This follows 408 cases of gastrointestinal illness reported in the Bronkhorstspruit area between 7 and 18 October 2026. 1-272727 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-metalab-is-transforming-protein-from-gym-essential-to-pantry-staple-514590a Protein is often linked to "gym bros" pursuing their quest to bulk up. Yet the ingredient has recently surfaced everywhere — from Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud Protein Popcorn to Parmalat’s launch of protein yoghurts. Building on this growing mainstream interest, a South African brand is transforming protein from a gym essential into a pantry staple. 1-267106 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/price-war-in-weight-loss-drugs-heats-up-as-novo-nordisk-reduces-wegovy-prices-622801a Novo Nordisk local executives said it is cutting South African prices for its weight-loss drug Wegovy for a second time since its launch in August, pointing to fierce competition in a market led by rival Eli Lilly. 1-266801 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-recalls-citro-soda-over-contamination-fears-at-adcock-ingram-johannesburg-plant-733832a The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled specific batches of Citro-Soda Regular, following the discovery of potential contamination risks at the Adcock Ingram manufacturing facility in Clayville, Johannesburg. 1-266762 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clicks-recalls-kiddies-snack-after-non-pathogenic-listeria-detection-622531a Health and wellness retailer Clicks has recalled one of its kids' nutritional products, Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g. Affecting 1,152 units — of which 348 have been sold and the remaining 804 removed from shelves — the batch tested positive for non-pathogenic Listeria contamination. 1-266451 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aspen-pharmacare-to-capitalise-on-glp-1-demand-in-sub-saharan-africa-844843a Aspen Pharmacare aims to secure sub‑Saharan African approval for Eli Lilly's blockbuster weight‑loss drug Mounjaro as early as this year, its CEO said, capitalising on soaring regional demand for obesity treatments. 1-266169 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-5-major-trends-influencing-the-future-of-wellness-955254a What will wellness look like in the next five years? Will more brands embrace the idea of going outside and touching grass? How will mental health treatments integrate with artificial intelligence (AI)? All of this and more was unpacked in Spate and the Future Snoops' (FS) "The Future of Wellness — A Five-Year Forecast" webinar recently. 1-266064 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gastroenterology South Africa