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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 model for guesthouses and AirbnbsKatja 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

Source: Supplied. Cameron Beveridge, vice-president of SAP Enterprise Solutions at VC ERP.

Hewatele breathes easy, delivering medical oxygen across Africa

A new image for this African accrediting body

A new image for this African accrediting body

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Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

30 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Sarah Slabbert, consulting analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

#AfricaMonth: Exploring bioplastics as a sustainable and health-conscious solution

Katja Hamilton 28 May 2024

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

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

COHSASA 28 May 2024

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Defective medical devices and implants can cause harm: How to claim compensation

27 May 2024

Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies

Priya Soma-Pillay and Andre Van Niekerk 27 May 2024

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Global health at risk: AHF warns against unfair WHO Pandemic Agreement

24 May 2024

Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of Eagle Intelligent Health

How organisations can use AI-powered telehealth to cultivate employee wellness

Arvind Raichur 24 May 2024

Source: Department of Science and Innovation.

Nzimande unveils inaugural nuclear medicine research facility in Pretoria

23 May 2024

Financial wellbeing: Key to better mental health

23 May 2024

How South African retailers can capitalise on the cold season

How South African retailers can capitalise on the cold season

23 May 2024

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Kate Collier 23 May 2024

Debunking the myths of creatine monohydrate

Debunking the myths of creatine monohydrate

23 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Victor Ramathesele, group chief executive officer of Medipost Holdings.

Medipost unveils WhatsApp chats for free medication deliveries

22 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Schalk Malan, CEO of BrightRock.

Simplifying insurance is the key to resolving the trust paradox

Schalk Malan 22 May 2024

Affinity Health expresses strong support for National Health Insurance Bill

22 May 2024

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Mercy Ships launches surgical missions in Madagascar

21 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Cipla, Paul Miller.

Breathing new life into recycled asthma inhalers

21 May 2024

Walk Your Way with Medshield at the 2024 Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk

Walk Your Way with Medshield at the 2024 Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk

Stone 21 May 2024

Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine

Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine

Stellenbosch University 21 May 2024

Ramaphosa's NHI Bill triggers South African insurer shares drop

20 May 2024

Cheeba Cannabis Academy launches the Tshego Cannabis Scholarship

Cheeba Cannabis Academy launches the Tshego Cannabis Scholarship

20 May 2024

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Zero tolerance for pandemic of fraudulent medical certificates

JJ van der Walt 20 May 2024

#ATM2024: Telemedicine and VR revolutionise medical tourism

17 May 2024

#ATM2024: India dominates herbal supplement exports, boosts health tourism

Katja Hamilton 16 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Master of Architecture graduate, Nirdosh Ramjiawan.

Architect prepares oncology patients for KZN's first holistic healing retreat

16 May 2024

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Opposition mounts against NHI Bill

15 May 2024

Signing the NHI into law is premature and unconstitutional, says Profmed CEO

15 May 2024

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NHI Bill set to face legal challenges

Nqobile Dludla 15 May 2024

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AI is propelling the group insurance industry into the future. Here's how

15 May 2024

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trapped

Katja Hamilton 14 May 2024

In a surprise move, Ramaphosa to sign NHI Bill into law before 29 May elections

14 May 2024

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Doctors and medical practitioners under the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) participate in a demonstration to demand payment of their salary arrears and the immediate hiring of trainee doctors, among other grievances, in Nairobi, Kenya, 16 April 2024. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Kenyan government doctors sign agreement to end strike

George Obulutsa 9 May 2024

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 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

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Defective medical devices and implants can cause harm: How to claim compensation

27 May 2024

Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies

Priya Soma-Pillay and Andre Van Niekerk 27 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Global health at risk: AHF warns against unfair WHO Pandemic Agreement

24 May 2024

Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of Eagle Intelligent Health

How organisations can use AI-powered telehealth to cultivate employee wellness

Arvind Raichur 24 May 2024

Source: Department of Science and Innovation.

Nzimande unveils inaugural nuclear medicine research facility in Pretoria

23 May 2024

Financial wellbeing: Key to better mental health

23 May 2024

How South African retailers can capitalise on the cold season

How South African retailers can capitalise on the cold season

23 May 2024

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Kate Collier 23 May 2024

Debunking the myths of creatine monohydrate

Debunking the myths of creatine monohydrate

23 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Victor Ramathesele, group chief executive officer of Medipost Holdings.

Medipost unveils WhatsApp chats for free medication deliveries

22 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Schalk Malan, CEO of BrightRock.

Simplifying insurance is the key to resolving the trust paradox

Schalk Malan 22 May 2024

Affinity Health expresses strong support for National Health Insurance Bill

22 May 2024

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Mercy Ships launches surgical missions in Madagascar

21 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Cipla, Paul Miller.

Breathing new life into recycled asthma inhalers

21 May 2024

Walk Your Way with Medshield at the 2024 Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk

Walk Your Way with Medshield at the 2024 Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk

Stone 21 May 2024

Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine

Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine

Stellenbosch University 21 May 2024

Ramaphosa's NHI Bill triggers South African insurer shares drop

20 May 2024

Cheeba Cannabis Academy launches the Tshego Cannabis Scholarship

Cheeba Cannabis Academy launches the Tshego Cannabis Scholarship

20 May 2024

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Zero tolerance for pandemic of fraudulent medical certificates

JJ van der Walt 20 May 2024

#ATM2024: Telemedicine and VR revolutionise medical tourism

17 May 2024

#ATM2024: India dominates herbal supplement exports, boosts health tourism

Katja Hamilton 16 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Master of Architecture graduate, Nirdosh Ramjiawan.

Architect prepares oncology patients for KZN's first holistic healing retreat

16 May 2024

Source: iStock.

Opposition mounts against NHI Bill

15 May 2024

Signing the NHI into law is premature and unconstitutional, says Profmed CEO

15 May 2024

Image source: feverpitched –

NHI Bill set to face legal challenges

Nqobile Dludla 15 May 2024

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AI is propelling the group insurance industry into the future. Here's how

15 May 2024

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trapped

Katja Hamilton 14 May 2024

In a surprise move, Ramaphosa to sign NHI Bill into law before 29 May elections

14 May 2024

Elastoplast and Red Cross: First aid training for primary school children

Elastoplast and Red Cross: First aid training for primary school children

Symbiotic Communications 14 May 2024

No new Covid-19 variant, claims Health

13 May 2024

Allergies and sensitivities during seasonal changes, by Medshield

Allergies and sensitivities during seasonal changes, by Medshield

Stone 13 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Bada Pharasi, chief executive officer of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (Ipasa).

Our nurses, our future: Addressing the critical issue of sustainability in SA’s healthcare sector

13 May 2024

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Intercare Group to celebrate International Nurses Day

Intercare 10 May 2024

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Mandla Shezi, Ambani Reputation Management 10 May 2024

2024 BHF Titanium Award winners

9 May 2024

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Bonitas 9 May 2024

Supplied image (L-R): Jan Willem Pont from Pachas Restaurant Pretoria, Maré Smit, Director of Breathtaking Fundraising NPC and Hannes Taute from TRX Electronics.

R400k boost for cystic fibrosis fighters

9 May 2024

Rescuers work to rescue construction workers trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse survivor returns to site to 'check on guys'

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 9 May 2024

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New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

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