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GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in courtKatja Hamilton

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency numberLindsey Schutters

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New partnership allows parents to keep their child’s health data from birth

Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

Transforming guest experiences: The Flexbox business modelKatja Hamilton

Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Community health workers picket outside Labour CourtSilver Sibiya

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

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Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

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Dr Samke Ngcobo, mental health advocate and founder of Vocal Mentality

Strategies to maintain your staff's wellness this winter

Dr Samke Ngcobo 12 Apr 2024

Source: Novo Nordisk.

The rise of Ozempic: how surprise discoveries and lizard venom led to a new class of weight-loss drugs

11 Apr 2024

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

Icon Oncology 11 Apr 2024

National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?

10 Apr 2024

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Association for Dietetics in South Africa 10 Apr 2024

A huff and a puff: Could nicotine pouches put an end to smoking?

Christina Pitt 10 Apr 2024

Deena Naidoo, group nursing services manager, Lenmed (standing) with from left: Jacqui Stewart, CEO of Cohsasa; Dr Kim Faure project lead: SECURE Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership; Dr Ziyanda Mgugudo-Sello head of unit: Professional Services SA Medical Association and Professor Natalie Schellack, head of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Pretoria, and editor of the South Africa Pharmacy Journal.

Cohsasa’s Conference at Hospital Show a great success!

COHSASA 9 Apr 2024

Samatu disappointed with health dept's failure to uphold promise to unemployed doctors

Cedric Sihlangu 9 Apr 2024

Helping drive wellness initiatives

Helping drive wellness initiatives

Bonitas 9 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Holy Rosary pupils with principal Meerholz.

40-day phone-free challenge a boost for teen mental health

9 Apr 2024

Source: @LightUpScience/Twitter. Richard Slayman is seen here with the surgical team at Massachusetts General Hospital who performed his transplant, led by Tatsuo Kawai, MD, PhD and Nahel Elias, MD.

Man survives pig kidney transplant

8 Apr 2024

SA doctors make up to 40 times more than those in Kenya and Nigeria

Zano Kunene 5 Apr 2024

Source: Life Healthcare.

New TB skin test could offer cheaper and easier way to detect the disease

Yvette Naudé 5 Apr 2024

The digital nurse: A solution to South Africa's healthcare challenges

Sandra Sampson 5 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

To tackle poverty, Africa needs welfarist policies and people-centred development - Adesina

4 Apr 2024

Advocating support for autism awareness and early intervention

4 Apr 2024

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

3 Apr 2024

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

CANSA 3 Apr 2024

South Africa needs to accelerate its focus when it comes to addressing mental health issues

South Africa needs to accelerate its focus when it comes to addressing mental health issues

Bullion PR & Communication 3 Apr 2024

Source: Reuters.

Kenyan doctors strike over pay and training extends into third week

George Obulutsa and Duncan Miriri 3 Apr 2024

Cape Town's Urban Health Programme: A resilient response to global health challenges

3 Apr 2024

Source: Stefan Els. Pieter Neethling and Christine Steenkamp in the high resolution laser spectroscopy laboratory in the Department of Physics at Stellenbosch University.

Stellenbosch physicists pioneer hi-tech cancer therapy protocol

2 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. In 2023, Debra Mallowah was appointed as Bayer’s first ever female lead in Africa for Crop Science, further reinforcing Bayer’s commitment to building a more equitable and diverse workforce.

Bayer inspires inclusion with launch of 2024 Women Empowerment Awards

2 Apr 2024

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

North-West University (NWU) 2 Apr 2024

WATCH: Lettie-Basani Phume on Momentum Metropolitan's certification as Top Employer and why it matters

WATCH: Lettie-Basani Phume on Momentum Metropolitan's certification as Top Employer and why it matters

28 Mar 2024

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Fake doctor's notes can get you fired

28 Mar 2024

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Stone 28 Mar 2024

Source: Unsplash - Matnapo.

Next phase of TB vaccine clinical trial sparks hope of game-changing results – top SA scientist

28 Mar 2024

EC health department to start new financial year with R4.8bn in unpaid bills

Estelle Ellis 28 Mar 2024

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Absa Cape Epic: Qhubeka gifted 100 bicycles

28 Mar 2024

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South Korea: Junior doctors strike amid concerns over low doctor-to-patient ratio

Katja Hamilton 4 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Michael K. Obeng, chief executive officer and founder of Miko Pharma.

Miko Pharma drives $50m investment push to set up pharmaceutical plant in Ghana

29 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Bayer says to outsource some aspects of pharma business in Africa

Duncan Miriri 31 Jan 2024

Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

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Source: Novo Nordisk.

The rise of Ozempic: how surprise discoveries and lizard venom led to a new class of weight-loss drugs

11 Apr 2024

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

Icon Oncology 11 Apr 2024

National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?

10 Apr 2024

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Association for Dietetics in South Africa 10 Apr 2024

A huff and a puff: Could nicotine pouches put an end to smoking?

Christina Pitt 10 Apr 2024

Deena Naidoo, group nursing services manager, Lenmed (standing) with from left: Jacqui Stewart, CEO of Cohsasa; Dr Kim Faure project lead: SECURE Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership; Dr Ziyanda Mgugudo-Sello head of unit: Professional Services SA Medical Association and Professor Natalie Schellack, head of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Pretoria, and editor of the South Africa Pharmacy Journal.

Cohsasa’s Conference at Hospital Show a great success!

COHSASA 9 Apr 2024

Samatu disappointed with health dept's failure to uphold promise to unemployed doctors

Cedric Sihlangu 9 Apr 2024

Helping drive wellness initiatives

Helping drive wellness initiatives

Bonitas 9 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Holy Rosary pupils with principal Meerholz.

40-day phone-free challenge a boost for teen mental health

9 Apr 2024

Source: @LightUpScience/Twitter. Richard Slayman is seen here with the surgical team at Massachusetts General Hospital who performed his transplant, led by Tatsuo Kawai, MD, PhD and Nahel Elias, MD.

Man survives pig kidney transplant

8 Apr 2024

SA doctors make up to 40 times more than those in Kenya and Nigeria

Zano Kunene 5 Apr 2024

Source: Life Healthcare.

New TB skin test could offer cheaper and easier way to detect the disease

Yvette Naudé 5 Apr 2024

The digital nurse: A solution to South Africa's healthcare challenges

Sandra Sampson 5 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

To tackle poverty, Africa needs welfarist policies and people-centred development - Adesina

4 Apr 2024

Advocating support for autism awareness and early intervention

4 Apr 2024

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

3 Apr 2024

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

CANSA 3 Apr 2024

South Africa needs to accelerate its focus when it comes to addressing mental health issues

South Africa needs to accelerate its focus when it comes to addressing mental health issues

Bullion PR & Communication 3 Apr 2024

Source: Reuters.

Kenyan doctors strike over pay and training extends into third week

George Obulutsa and Duncan Miriri 3 Apr 2024

Cape Town's Urban Health Programme: A resilient response to global health challenges

3 Apr 2024

Source: Stefan Els. Pieter Neethling and Christine Steenkamp in the high resolution laser spectroscopy laboratory in the Department of Physics at Stellenbosch University.

Stellenbosch physicists pioneer hi-tech cancer therapy protocol

2 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. In 2023, Debra Mallowah was appointed as Bayer’s first ever female lead in Africa for Crop Science, further reinforcing Bayer’s commitment to building a more equitable and diverse workforce.

Bayer inspires inclusion with launch of 2024 Women Empowerment Awards

2 Apr 2024

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

North-West University (NWU) 2 Apr 2024

WATCH: Lettie-Basani Phume on Momentum Metropolitan's certification as Top Employer and why it matters

WATCH: Lettie-Basani Phume on Momentum Metropolitan's certification as Top Employer and why it matters

28 Mar 2024

Image: Supplied

Fake doctor's notes can get you fired

28 Mar 2024

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Stone 28 Mar 2024

Source: Unsplash - Matnapo.

Next phase of TB vaccine clinical trial sparks hope of game-changing results – top SA scientist

28 Mar 2024

EC health department to start new financial year with R4.8bn in unpaid bills

Estelle Ellis 28 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied.

Absa Cape Epic: Qhubeka gifted 100 bicycles

28 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied.

Sustainable redistribution of land remains crucial to human rights in South Africa, as political parties jostle for voter support

Peter Setou 27 Mar 2024

Source: Adcock Ingram Critical Care (AICC).

Adcock Ingram Critical Care partners with Convatec to supply advanced medical products

27 Mar 2024

Health and beauty sector indicates high growth and shifting shopper behaviour

Health and beauty sector indicates high growth and shifting shopper behaviour

27 Mar 2024

Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

South African students showcase innovative TB detection, green tech at I-FEST2

27 Mar 2024

Source: Investopedia.

BlackRock: 5 global megatrends shaping European investor interest

27 Mar 2024

Source: WikiCommons. The common yellow commelina, one of the popular plants used to treat children.

Medicinal plants help keep children healthy in South Africa: 61 species were recorded

T Ndhlovu, A O Omotayo, A O Aremu and W Otang-Mbeng 26 Mar 2024

Mounting evidence shows that Covid-19 leaves its mark on the brain

Ziyad Al-Aly 26 Mar 2024

New Bill approval set to secure SA's global sporting future

26 Mar 2024

Understanding digestive health and the gut microbiome, by Medshield

Understanding digestive health and the gut microbiome, by Medshield

Stone 25 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Amsterdam Institute for Global Health & Development.

$94m injected into TB fight

25 Mar 2024

SANBS now a digital blood donation system to attract youth and improve experience

SANBS now a digital blood donation system to attract youth and improve experience

Bidvest Mobility 25 Mar 2024