https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/611.html South Africa news 15 Palliative care news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/611.html en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:37:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-palliative-professionals-are-the-hidden-specialists-in-cancer-care-395698a The battle against cancer is not only waged in surgery and hospital outpatient and oncology facilities, as the disease also lays siege to finances, families, mental health, and the patient’s dignity. 1-265063 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-healthcare-849473a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries, featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most-read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-264279 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-palliative-care-standards-gain-global-recognition-848713a It was a proud moment for South Africa when the accredited status of the 5th edition of the Standards for Palliative Healthcare Services was formally recognised on the global stage. 1-262499 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pinkdrive-ceo-wins-social-impact-influencer-award-959984a PinkDrive founder and CEO, Noelene Kotschan, was named the Social Impact Influencer of the Year (NPO) at the 2025 Fluxx Awards, which was held in Doha, Qatar, recently. Kotschan received the accolade during World Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it especially significant given her commitment to women’s health and her tireless efforts to ensure accessible cancer screening and education across South Africa. 1-262174 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/women-led-alignd-attracts-e-squared-investment-for-healthcare-solutions-176866a Alignd, a women-founded and led healthcare business, recently received an investment from E Squared Investments. Alignd now plans to expand into maternity care and kidney disease – areas that have seen rising demand and high costs. 1-261388 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-unwavering-dedication-of-palliative-care-providers-140826a A testament to the resilience of the palliative care sector. 1-257328 Fri, 02 May 2025 13:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uct-prioritises-end-life-care-with-novel-project-706472a As the need for palliative care increases in South Africa, a novel, community-focused initiative is set to completely transform how healthcare workers approach and handle patients and their families in need of critical end-of-life care and support. 1-257312 Fri, 02 May 2025 08:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dedicated-to-dignity-036965a This week, Drakenstein Palliative Hospice in Paarl celebrated a significant milestone: receiving its sixth full accreditation award from Jacqui Stewart, CEO of Cohsasa. This award, valid for four years, highlights the hospice team's commitment to delivering quality care. 1-256467 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-palliative-care-standards-earn-global-recognition-254437a The fifth edition of the Standards for Palliative Healthcare Services has achieved a major milestone: it has secured accreditation from the International Society for Quality in Health Care’s External Evaluation Association (IEEA). 1-255820 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/end-of-an-era-st-lukes-hospice-in-patient-unit-to-close-142866a After 44 years of dedicated service, the St Luke’s Combined Hospices Kenilworth in-patient unit, an 18-bed facility specialising in end-of-life care and family support, has permanently closed its doors. 1-254388 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Palliative care South Africa