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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

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Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

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UFS acquires clinical research company

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Five human cases of rabies confirmed by NICD

Five human cases of rabies confirmed by NICD

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Nomfundo Dlamini, Tank Research founder.

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40% of Uganda's health centres don't stock drugs to treat chronic diseases

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Ferrero unveils Primary Health Care Centre for factory staff and family

Ferrero unveils Primary Health Care Centre for factory staff and family

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Improving practices and reducing the risk of SSIs in African hospitals

Improving practices and reducing the risk of SSIs in African hospitals

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Medical scheme claims expenditure far outstrips inflation

Medical scheme claims expenditure far outstrips inflation

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Dedicated website set up to address Listeriosis questions and concerns

Dedicated website set up to address Listeriosis questions and concerns

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Mothers wait at a local clinic. The city of Johannesburg plans to open 24 hour clinics to alleviate queues. Photo: Reuters stringer

Why setting up 24-hour clinics in South Africa's busiest city is a good idea

Laetitia Rispel 6 Mar 2018

Alderman JP Smith, mayoral committee member for safety and security; and social services launches CoCT's mom and baby service

CoCT health services expands its post-natal offering

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Listeriosis outbreak traced to Enterprise Foods factory in Limpopo

Listeriosis outbreak traced to Enterprise Foods factory in Limpopo

Lauren Hartzenberg 5 Mar 2018

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A South African's guide to moving to and making it in Malta: A capital of knowledge

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Empowerment deal for MetHealth, Thebe Health and Validate-Workerslife consortium

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Call for applications: Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa, Middle East

Call for applications: Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa, Middle East

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Life Vincent Pallotti goes off the water grid

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Immunotherapy holds promise for cancer survival longevity

Immunotherapy holds promise for cancer survival longevity

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SA needs Cuban medical model

SA needs Cuban medical model

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Spanish Olympic Athlete, Maria Azucena Diaz, tests the body sensors. Credit: ElPais

Top devices at Mobile World Congress

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The R256bn question: Where is NHI going to get its money from?

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Gauteng Premier, David Makhura

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Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

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Sugar tax is 'lite' in combatting obesity and diabetes

Sugar tax is 'lite' in combatting obesity and diabetes

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Professor Jacques Janson. Photo: Luigi Bennett

Research into better heart valve replacement options

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The Ronald MacDonald socks aside...How serious is Cyril about South Africans' health?

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Latest accreditations awarded to healthcare facilities by The Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (NPC)

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Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

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Listeriosis outbreak: A people-centred crisis approach is the most essential

Listeriosis outbreak: A people-centred crisis approach is the most essential

Victor Moreriane 9 Mar 2018

Nomfundo Dlamini, Tank Research founder.

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Dedicated website set up to address Listeriosis questions and concerns

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Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

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The big four - know your numbers

Bonitas 26 Feb 2018

Sugar tax is 'lite' in combatting obesity and diabetes

Sugar tax is 'lite' in combatting obesity and diabetes

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Research into better heart valve replacement options

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Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

The Ronald MacDonald socks aside...How serious is Cyril about South Africans' health?

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#Budget2018: Medical aid credits stay, but NHI funding model still unclear

#Budget2018: Medical aid credits stay, but NHI funding model still unclear

Lebo Motsumi 22 Feb 2018

Counting the cost of cancer medication

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Lynne du Toit 21 Feb 2018

Toxic waste needs to be better policed - waste expert

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UN warns of rising food insecurity across Africa

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Study: Vaccines prevent death and alleviate poverty

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After long delay, lab service starts CEO's disciplinary hearing

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