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South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

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Blue Label Media partners with African Bank to roll out new corporate identity across 155 buses

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Lindsey Schutters

Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton

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Karabo Ledwaba

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and Brics allies

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Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex Orgen

Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex OrgenProfaster Media

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South AfricaStone

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin AronKevin Aron, Stone

A new image for this African accrediting body

A new image for this African accrediting bodyCOHSASA

Conquering the wall: A marathon runner's mental triumph

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Intercare Classic Road Race 2025: Run with your heart for your health

Intercare Classic Road Race 2025: Run with your heart for your healthIntercare

Intercare launches 'Greater than stroke: A journey to recovery' campaign

Intercare launches 'Greater than stroke: A journey to recovery' campaignIntercare

‘Endgame’ youth cigarette sale ban could prevent 10,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years – UP researcher

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Tamsin Metelerkamp 9 Sep 2024

Listeriosis: Daily Maverick details the growing case against Tiger Brands

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Listeriosis: Daily Maverick details the growing case against Tiger Brands

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Pharmaceuticals

Pharma Dynamics acquires MNI to expand in the thriving plant-based medicine market

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What every expectant parent needs to know about maternity and newborn care cover, Medshield

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What every expectant parent needs to know about maternity and newborn care cover, Medshield

Stone 6 Sep 2024

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NHI

From queues to convenience: how technology is making healthcare more efficient

5 Sep 2024

Medshield's guide to understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Medical Aid

Medshield's guide to understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Stone 5 Sep 2024

Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

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Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

4 Sep 2024

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Public Health

Pharmacists International Federation: Global vaccine supply in the balance

4 Sep 2024

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Public Health

Transforming heart health: Awareness saves lives

4 Sep 2024

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Public Health

Food poisoning crisis hits Gauteng's most vulnerable

Katja Hamilton 3 Sep 2024

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Healthcare

Healthcare’s blank cheque safety net pushes up costs

3 Sep 2024

Palliative care improves quality of life for children with cancer

Palliative care

Palliative care improves quality of life for children with cancer

CANSA 3 Sep 2024

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Ethics & Medicolegal

Cannabis in sectional title schemes: What you need to know

3 Sep 2024

Source: Affinity Health.

Women's Health

Struggling for control: The hidden crisis in South Africa's contraceptive supply

2 Sep 2024

World-renowned chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Olivier has joined forces with Checkers to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s healthy food benefit.Image supplied.

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Jamie Oliver endorses Checkers' new HealthyFood partnership with Discovery Vitality

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The Ask Afrika team with Bonitas - from left: Dr Andrea Rademeyer, Dr Sarina Howie, Faye Joubert, Lee Callakoppen (Bonitas), Serisha Singh (Bonitas) and Shane Perumal (Bonitas), with Siphiliswe Dlamini and Maria Petousis.

Medical Aid

A quintet of awards for medical scheme

Bonitas 2 Sep 2024

Discovery Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards programme

Research

Discovery Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards programme

2 Sep 2024

Source: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital CEO, Anita Parbhoo, is the 2024 recipient of the Jakes Gerwel Award in Public Health. Photo supplied by Jeffrey Abrahams.

Healthcare

Anita Parbhoo wins Jakes Gerwel Award

30 Aug 2024

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

ESG

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

30 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Aurélien Breton.

Healthcare

Aurélien Breton: A champion of patient access to innovation in South Africa

30 Aug 2024

Africa news

Google's vision for AI depends on the prompt

Cloud

Google's vision for AI depends on the prompt

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jul 2024

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Public Health

Congo authorities approve mpox vaccines to try to contain outbreak

1 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Haytham El Maayergi, executive vice president, Global Trade Bank, Afreximbank and Smangele Mandidi, acting managing director of CBZ Bank during the signing ceremony.

Banking

Afreximbank inks $80m deals with CBZ Bank

26 Jun 2024

Source: Reuters.

Public Health

BioNTech gets $145m funding for African vaccine plants

Jennifer Rigby and Ludwig Burger 30 May 2024

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4 Sep 2024

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HealthcarePharmacists International Federation: Global vaccine supply in the balance

4 Sep 2024

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HealthcareTransforming heart health: Awareness saves lives

4 Sep 2024

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HealthcareFood poisoning crisis hits Gauteng's most vulnerable

Katja Hamilton 3 Sep 2024

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HealthcareHealthcare’s blank cheque safety net pushes up costs

3 Sep 2024

Palliative care improves quality of life for children with cancer

HealthcarePalliative care improves quality of life for children with cancer

CANSA 3 Sep 2024

Source: unSplash.

HealthcareCannabis in sectional title schemes: What you need to know

3 Sep 2024

Source: Affinity Health.

HealthcareStruggling for control: The hidden crisis in South Africa's contraceptive supply

2 Sep 2024

World-renowned chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Olivier has joined forces with Checkers to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s healthy food benefit.Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaJamie Oliver endorses Checkers' new HealthyFood partnership with Discovery Vitality

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The Ask Afrika team with Bonitas - from left: Dr Andrea Rademeyer, Dr Sarina Howie, Faye Joubert, Lee Callakoppen (Bonitas), Serisha Singh (Bonitas) and Shane Perumal (Bonitas), with Siphiliswe Dlamini and Maria Petousis.

HealthcareA quintet of awards for medical scheme

Bonitas 2 Sep 2024

Discovery Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards programme

RetailDiscovery Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards programme

2 Sep 2024

Source: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital CEO, Anita Parbhoo, is the 2024 recipient of the Jakes Gerwel Award in Public Health. Photo supplied by Jeffrey Abrahams.

HealthcareAnita Parbhoo wins Jakes Gerwel Award

30 Aug 2024

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

RetailDis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

30 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Aurélien Breton.

HealthcareAurélien Breton: A champion of patient access to innovation in South Africa

30 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Nokuzola Mtshiya, Head: Stakeholder Relations and Business Development, Board of Healthcare Funders.

HealthcareShattering ceilings: How women are revolutionising healthcare in SA

29 Aug 2024

Source: Francesca Conradie.

HealthcareStudy revolutionises global TB treatment

28 Aug 2024

Source: Roche Diagnostics Group site in South Africa.

HealthcareRoche champions equitable healthcare across Africa

Katja Hamilton 27 Aug 2024

Celebrating Women's Month: The #SkinRenewalDifference in aesthetic care

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DNA Brand Architects 27 Aug 2024

Partner with Enterprises UP for success in clinical trials

HealthcarePartner with Enterprises UP for success in clinical trials

Enterprises University of Pretoria 27 Aug 2024

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Healthcare#ChildSafetyMonth: Children need help to prevent burn injuries

27 Aug 2024

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HealthcareMetropolitan Health, AMS team up to enhance eye care access

26 Aug 2024

Source: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

HealthcareMpox: No global lockdowns, emphasis on increased education, vigilance, airport screening and monitoring

Katja Hamilton 24 Aug 2024

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HealthcareRaising South African voices for menstrual health awareness

22 Aug 2024

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HealthcareHealth Department: Mpox under control, stay vigilant

21 Aug 2024

Source: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

HealthcareMpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

21 Aug 2024

Source: Reuters.

HealthcareEmergent to donate 50,000 vaccine doses to address mpox outbreak in Africa

20 Aug 2024

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HealthcareSanofi commits to affordable insulin pens for diabetic patients

20 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Charlton Murove, head of research, Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).

HealthcareRisk-based Capital models: The key to healthcare scheme sustainability

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Bizcommunity.com 19 Aug 2024

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HealthcareBusa rejects NHI-focused Health Compact, criticises lack of consultation

Katja Hamilton 16 Aug 2024

A people-centred approach to honour inclusivity within Intercare Group

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CANSA 16 Aug 2024

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HealthcareWHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

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Focus on cervical cancer in Women’s Month

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The CCMA has dismissed a claim for unfair dismissal by a former Dis-Chem employee with cancer. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

HR & ManagementIn sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

Tania Broughton and GroundUp Staff 14 Aug 2024

Source: Biovac.

HealthcareGhanaian minister visits Biovac to explore vaccine capabilities

14 Aug 2024