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Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

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South Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care

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Pharma giants set SA vaccine price tag at $734m, confidential contracts reveal

Katja Hamilton 5 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Pfizer and Unjani team with Sister Happiness.

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Pfizer and Unjani open Daggafontein clinic

5 Sep 2023

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SA Health Ministry hands over confidential Covid-19 vaccine contracts

Katja Hamilton 1 Sep 2023

Cotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

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Cotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

1 Sep 2023

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Johannesburg fire: 73 killed in apartment block reported occupied by homeless

Carien du Plessis and Alexander Winning 31 Aug 2023

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Revolutionising life insurance: The impact of Momentum's AI-powered health assessment

Katja Hamilton 28 Aug 2023

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Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council launches

25 Aug 2023

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Ecobank Kenya partners with Amref Flying Doctors to offer affordable medical evacuation services for clients

24 Aug 2023

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#BRICS2023: India's PM proposes traditional medicine repository

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2023

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Medtech

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study

22 Aug 2023

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HIV/AIDS

Landmark court approval for pharmacists to directly prescribe medicine to HIV patients

18 Aug 2023

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Medical Aid

Medical schemes mandated to cap cost increases at 5%

Katja Hamilton 10 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. HealthDart co-founder and chief executive officer, Njabulo Skhosana.

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HealthDart: Google-backed SA healthcare pioneer

3 Aug 2023

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HIV/AIDS

#HIVToday: Western Cape launches U=U campaign

Katja Hamilton 2 Aug 2023

Bata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

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Bata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

Bata 2 Aug 2023

Source: Sharon Teversham, founder of Azela Health.

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#WomensMonth: Sharon Teversham, founder of Azela Health, brings hope to motor neuron disease patients with breakthrough treatment

Katja Hamilton 1 Aug 2023

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Deadly fires rage along Algeria coast, spread to Tunisia

Tarek Amara and Michele Kambas 25 Jul 2023

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Mandela Day transforms lives with medical collaboration

24 Jul 2023

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Doctors Without Borders says its aid workers attacked in Sudan

Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber 24 Jul 2023

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WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

Emma Farge 21 Jul 2023

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Last day for public comments on food labels

21 Jul 2023

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#HIVToday: Urgent action needed for high incidence among MSM

Hans Croukamp 20 Jul 2023

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Limpopo Central Hospital scheduled for grand opening in 2026

19 Jul 2023

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Stellenbosch medical students use tech to turn the tide on organ donor shortage

12 Jul 2023

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Several initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023

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AI robots could play future role as companions in care homes

Emma Farge 7 Jul 2023

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Take action to change lives this Mandela Month

3 Jul 2023

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ZEP termination decision invalid and unconstitutional

Hedda Schensema and Taryn York 30 Jun 2023

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Zinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

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HealthcareSouth Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care

Zelna Booth 8 Sep 2023

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HealthcarePharma giants set SA vaccine price tag at $734m, confidential contracts reveal

Katja Hamilton 5 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Pfizer and Unjani team with Sister Happiness.

PropertyPfizer and Unjani open Daggafontein clinic

5 Sep 2023

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HealthcareSA Health Ministry hands over confidential Covid-19 vaccine contracts

Katja Hamilton 1 Sep 2023

Cotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

RetailCotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

1 Sep 2023

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PropertyJohannesburg fire: 73 killed in apartment block reported occupied by homeless

Carien du Plessis and Alexander Winning 31 Aug 2023

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FinanceRevolutionising life insurance: The impact of Momentum's AI-powered health assessment

Katja Hamilton 28 Aug 2023

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HealthcareMalaysia Healthcare Travel Council launches

25 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareEcobank Kenya partners with Amref Flying Doctors to offer affordable medical evacuation services for clients

24 Aug 2023

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Healthcare#BRICS2023: India's PM proposes traditional medicine repository

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2023

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HealthcareTelemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study

22 Aug 2023

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HealthcareLandmark court approval for pharmacists to directly prescribe medicine to HIV patients

18 Aug 2023

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HealthcareMedical schemes mandated to cap cost increases at 5%

Katja Hamilton 10 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. HealthDart co-founder and chief executive officer, Njabulo Skhosana.

HealthcareHealthDart: Google-backed SA healthcare pioneer

3 Aug 2023

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Healthcare#HIVToday: Western Cape launches U=U campaign

Katja Hamilton 2 Aug 2023

Bata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

RetailBata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

Bata 2 Aug 2023

Source: Sharon Teversham, founder of Azela Health.

Healthcare#WomensMonth: Sharon Teversham, founder of Azela Health, brings hope to motor neuron disease patients with breakthrough treatment

Katja Hamilton 1 Aug 2023

Burnt trees and vehicles are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Bejaia, Algeria, 25 July 2023. Reuters/Ramzi Boudina

ESG & SustainabilityDeadly fires rage along Algeria coast, spread to Tunisia

Tarek Amara and Michele Kambas 25 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareMandela Day transforms lives with medical collaboration

24 Jul 2023

Source: MSF Southern Africa.

HealthcareDoctors Without Borders says its aid workers attacked in Sudan

Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber 24 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.A boy covers his face from smoke as a health worker fumigates against mosquitoes in a residential area, as Sri Lanka tries to curb dengue fever across the island in Colombo, Sri Lanka 12 July, 2023.

HealthcareWHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

Emma Farge 21 Jul 2023

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HealthcareLast day for public comments on food labels

21 Jul 2023

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Healthcare#HIVToday: Urgent action needed for high incidence among MSM

Hans Croukamp 20 Jul 2023

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HealthcareLimpopo Central Hospital scheduled for grand opening in 2026

19 Jul 2023

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HealthcareStellenbosch medical students use tech to turn the tide on organ donor shortage

12 Jul 2023

, , via Wikimedia Commons

ESG & SustainabilitySeveral initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023

Source: Hanson Robotics.

HealthcareAI robots could play future role as companions in care homes

Emma Farge 7 Jul 2023

Image source: Leonard Zhukovsky –

ESG & SustainabilityTake action to change lives this Mandela Month

3 Jul 2023

Image source: Gregory Alekhine –

LegalZEP termination decision invalid and unconstitutional

Hedda Schensema and Taryn York 30 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Pushpender Singla, VZI executive director and chief financial officer.

HealthcareZinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

Source: Advin Healthcare.

HealthcareTuberculosis risk skyrockets in global prisoners

30 Jun 2023

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FinanceExposed: Audits reveal misuse of R17.5bn in Covid-19 Ters payments

29 Jun 2023

Source: @WHOSouthSudan

FinanceBanks and WHO launch investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare services

26 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Hans Croukamp, bioLytical Laboratories' chief operating officer.

Healthcare#HIVToday: The company that's empowering South African youth with rapid HIV self testing

Katja Hamilton 21 Jun 2023

Isabella Makhura, candidate attorney at Adams and Adams

Legal#YouthMonth: Isabella Makhura is a voice for her people

Shan Radcliffe 20 Jun 2023

The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityCommunity gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

Source: twitter/@jpmorgan

FinanceJPMorgan Chase reaches settlement with Jeffrey Epstein victims

12 Jun 2023

Hot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

Marketing & MediaHot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

HOT 102.7FM 8 Jun 2023

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HealthcareMastercard Foundation and IPD bolster the continent's capacity to produce vaccines

5 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. MG Health, chief executive officer, Andre Bothma.

HealthcareMG Health to triple production amid surging global demand for medical cannabis

5 Jun 2023