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Data breach alert: Over 100,000 fake accounts linked to SA grant-fraud claim

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#OrchidsandOnions: Spar reminds us why we're special with Christmas ad

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SA watchdog stresses reporting side effects to make medicines safer

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Africa health body calls on Trump to honour US vaccine pledgesAnait Miridzhanian

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The key role of pharmacy clinics in South Africa's evolving healthcare system

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa.

The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

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The key role of pharmacy clinics in South Africa's evolving healthcare system

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Levels of alcohol abuse are too high in South Africa and the Treasury is considering taxing alcohol more heavily in an effort to cut down on such abuse. Image: Victor Habbick

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Health Minister Aaron Motosoaledi has abolished private wards in public hospital. Image: GCIS

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A register for pregnant women in South Africa is on the cards in an effort to ensure they get proper medical attention and care. Image: Duron123

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LifeStraw to combat SA water crisis

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Health Journalism Awards finalists announced

Health Journalism Awards finalists announced

2 Apr 2014

Rotary brings free health services into underserved communities in Africa

Rotary brings free health services into underserved communities in Africa

31 Mar 2014

Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model

Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model

28 Mar 2014

The evolving business model for m-governance

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Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

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First international certification in medical tourism

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Cancer claims are on the rise, says Liberty

Phakamisa Ndzamela 24 Mar 2014

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Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply

Siphiwe Nyathi 18 Mar 2014

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Professor Stuart Whittaker, CEO of COHSASA, signs a Memorandum of Agreement with Boitekanelo College in Botswana as (from left), Dr Khumo Seipone, Director of Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Dr Tiro Mampane, Managing Director of Boitekanelo College look on.

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Check allergen labels this Easter

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Mariska van Aswegen 15 Apr 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motosoaledi has abolished private wards in public hospital. Image: GCIS

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A register for pregnant women in South Africa is on the cards in an effort to ensure they get proper medical attention and care. Image: Duron123

Health Department to create a pregnancy register

9 Apr 2014

LifeStraw to combat SA water crisis

LifeStraw to combat SA water crisis

8 Apr 2014

Health Journalism Awards finalists announced

Health Journalism Awards finalists announced

2 Apr 2014

Rotary brings free health services into underserved communities in Africa

Rotary brings free health services into underserved communities in Africa

31 Mar 2014

Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model

Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model

28 Mar 2014

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Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

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First international certification in medical tourism

25 Mar 2014

Cancer rates are climbing in South Africa with Liberty paying our an increasing number of claims related to the disease. Image: Imagerymajestic

Cancer claims are on the rise, says Liberty

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Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply

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HPV vaccine campaign launched in Bloem

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Professor Stuart Whittaker, CEO of COHSASA, signs a Memorandum of Agreement with Boitekanelo College in Botswana as (from left), Dr Khumo Seipone, Director of Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Dr Tiro Mampane, Managing Director of Boitekanelo College look on.

Historical day for health care in Botswana

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says government is powerless to prevent doctors and nurses leaving the country. Image: GCIS

SA faces uphill battle to retain doctors, nurses

28 Feb 2014

Pravin Gordhan will spend R1,25trn over the next 12 months to bolster South Africa. Image GCIS

Overview of Gordhan's budget

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For older hypertension patients, an unwelcome trade-off

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Last chance for NPOs to stay registered

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25 Feb 2014

Mario Oriani-Ambrosini received a standing ovation in Parliament after his plea for medical marijuana. Image: YouTube

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Drug prevention campaign for thousands in Eldorado Park

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Momentum Retail to focus on emerging middle class

19 Feb 2014

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Non-smokers are happier people

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