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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 trappedKatja Hamilton

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'

By Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 9 May 2024

A rescue worker removes rubble from the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

By Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 8 May 2024

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New method defibrillates heart with much less electricity - and pain

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Why reducing a doctor's work week does not increase patient safety

Why reducing a doctor's work week does not increase patient safety

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Careful cleaning of children's skin wounds key to healing, regardless of antibiotic choice

Careful cleaning of children's skin wounds key to healing, regardless of antibiotic choice

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New device uses submarine technology to diagnose stroke quickly

New device uses submarine technology to diagnose stroke quickly

30 Mar 2011

Norwegian study shows young children are able to learn and perform basic first aid

Norwegian study shows young children are able to learn and perform basic first aid

28 Feb 2011

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

21 Feb 2011

Ruptured brain aneurysm treated through the nose

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Medical mobile technology 'will evolve faster in emerging markets'

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Medical, socioeconomic, and gender-based factors impact global women's health issues

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A boomslang seeking prey. (Image: William Warby, London, England courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

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Arrive Alive and Netcare 911... working together to keep Easter safe for road users

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For doctors in Haiti, worst is yet to come

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Baby Ashleigh comes out tops in operation - doctors put heart in chest

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14-month-old survives chopstick up nose

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New take on cardiac arrest treatment

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Scientists say snakebites are a neglected threat to public health

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MSF treats victims of unexploded ordnance in Eastern Chad

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Telecare emergency industry to be regulated in SA

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