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Celebrate Four Seasons with a Cuppa

CANSA 19 Aug 2024

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

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

Katja Hamilton 16 Aug 2024

A people-centred approach to honour inclusivity within Intercare Group

A people-centred approach to honour inclusivity within Intercare Group

Intercare 16 Aug 2024

Mental health and lung cancer

Mental health and lung cancer

CANSA 16 Aug 2024

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

15 Aug 2024

Focus on cervical cancer in Women’s Month

Focus on cervical cancer in Women’s Month

CANSA 15 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Michaella Menin, founder of Myboombra, chats career pivots and the “Super Mom" myth

#WomensMonth: Michaella Menin, founder of Myboombra, chats career pivots and the “Super Mom" myth

Ruth Cooper 14 Aug 2024

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

In 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.

Ghanaian minister visits Biovac to explore vaccine capabilities

14 Aug 2024

Source: Reuters. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa to oversee signing of Presidential Health Compact

13 Aug 2024

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The high cost of hope: How to budget for your fertility journey

13 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, cuts the ribbon for the new Villiersdorp Ambulance Station. With her is Overberg District Mayor, Ald Sakkie Franken, chairperson of the standing committee for health and wellness Memory Booysen, member Duwayne Jacobs, EMS director Craig Wylie and EMS staff.

New R8.45m Villiersdorp ambulance station enhances emergency services

13 Aug 2024

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Google's vision for AI depends on the prompt

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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.

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

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Source: Biovac.

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Source: Reuters. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Strong female leadership will have a positive impact on the South African narrative

Strong female leadership will have a positive impact on the South African narrative

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Source: Supplied. Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, cuts the ribbon for the new Villiersdorp Ambulance Station. With her is Overberg District Mayor, Ald Sakkie Franken, chairperson of the standing committee for health and wellness Memory Booysen, member Duwayne Jacobs, EMS director Craig Wylie and EMS staff.

New R8.45m Villiersdorp ambulance station enhances emergency services

13 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Anna Collard, senior vice president, content strategist and ambassador of KnowBe4 Africa.

In chatbots we trust—but should we?

12 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Wendy Cupido, vice president at the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (Ipasa) and general manager at Roche South Africa.

Unlocking potential: Why women leaders are essential for advancing global health

8 Aug 2024

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Western Cape rolls out first advanced radiation therapy system

8 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Thabo Mogotlane, specialist psychiatrist at Mediclinic Legae.

Mental health services crucial for South Africa’s township residents

7 Aug 2024

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Tania Broughton 7 Aug 2024

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Celebrating Women's Day: Eco Diva's call for essential self-care

Nicole Sherwin 6 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Alucia Mabunda, campus head at IIE Rosebank College Nelson Mandela Bay.

Infertility in the workplace: Navigating challenges, staying the course

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Transforming South Africa’s healthcare sector: The essential role of leadership

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Source: Liza Street and Taryn Uhlmann, co-founders of Ajuda.

The future of secure, accessible personal health records

5 Aug 2024

(Image supplied) Reveel and Virgin Active SA are launching a pioneering digital network in health & wellness clubs across South Africa

DOOH initiative to transform health & wellness landscape

5 Aug 2024

Temperature control expertise: Mortuary fridges engineered for optimal preservation

Temperature control expertise: Mortuary fridges engineered for optimal preservation

Dalucon 5 Aug 2024

Research on Alzheimer drug reveals new cell health mechanism

2 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. David Adler, co-founder of Infinity Medical Concierge.

Africa’s first medical concierge service launched

2 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Dirna Grobbelaar, IvoHealth oral hygienist.

#Women'sMonth: Dirna Grobelaar leads in oral care innovation

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#WomensMonth: Siphiwe Ledingwane, director of PR, comms & projects at Ipasa on resilience

#WomensMonth: Siphiwe Ledingwane, director of PR, comms & projects at Ipasa on resilience

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Source: Supplied. Prof Lucy Gilson, the head of UCT’s Health Policy and Systems Division, was co-awarded the prestigious Virchow Prize in Germany.

UCT academic scoops prestigious global health award

30 Jul 2024

WHO: Governments urged to prioritise hepatitis testing, treatment

30 Jul 2024

Advancing equity - breastfeeding support for all

Advancing equity - breastfeeding support for all

Association for Dietetics in South Africa 30 Jul 2024

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Drones optimise last-mile deliveries and healthcare access

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26 Jul 2024

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Judge blocks government plan to tell private hospitals and doctors where they can go

Tania Broughton 25 Jul 2024

Intercare Group title sponsor for the Blouberg Marathon

Intercare Group title sponsor for the Blouberg Marathon

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Ramaphosa signs Procurement Bill into law: A new era for SA supply chain

Ramaphosa signs Procurement Bill into law: A new era for SA supply chain

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Jimmy Nevis to perform at Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town

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