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| ![Genetic testing in the age of personalised medicine](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/378629-300x156.jpg?2) | Pharmacogenomics gives medical practitioners the power to accurately determine the right drug and dose for the patient, based on their DNA... read |
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![Averda acquires Solid Waste Technologies](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379110-120x120.jpg?2) | Global waste management group Averda recently announced its acquisition of Solid Waste Technologies (SWT), a healthcare medical waste company with over 20 years' experience... read | | |
![Size matters when it comes to keeping blood sugar levels in check](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379337.jpg) | In a new finding that could lead to fewer complications for diabetes patients, researchers have found that changes in the size of mitochondria in a small subset of brain cells play a crucial role in safely maintaining blood sugar levels... read | | |
![Wanted: affordable medicines for all](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379587.jpg) | Franck Kuwonu Pneumonia, an acute infection of the lungs, is the biggest killer of children worldwide even though it is treatable and easily preventable with vaccines... read | | |
![Poisonous fungus gets into food and eats away at health](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379564-120x120.jpg?2) | A researcher from North West University has raised the alarm over the high levels of mycotoxins in the food we eat on the African continent. Affected foods potentially include... read | | |
![Medical startup benefits from Discovery's entreprenuerial programme](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/378607-120x120.jpg?2) | Discovery sponsors medical startup programme... read | | |
![The Esidimeni 94](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379541.jpg) | Issued by COHSASA A press statement from the CEO of COHSASA, Ms Jacqui Stewart, on the report of the Office of the Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, No guns: 94+ silent deaths and still counting... read | | ![Gauteng Health HOD suspended](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379072.jpg) | Gauteng Premier David Makhura has placed the Head of the Department of Health, Dr Tiego Selebano, on precautionary suspension in line with the recommendation of the Heath Ombudsman... read | | ![SASOP calls for action on the state of mental health](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/378865-120x120.jpg?2) | An urgent call to overhaul of the entire mental healthcare system in Gauteng has been made by the SASOP, in response to the health ombud's report on the deaths of mentally ill patients... read | | |
![#PregnancyAwarenessWeek: Teamwork will alleviate obstetrics crisis](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/378630-120x120.jpg?2) | There's an escalating crisis in obstetrics in South Africa, with many practitioners leaving active practice due to extremely high indemnity insurance costs... read | | |
![Roche under fire for cost of cancer meds](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379229-120x120.jpg?2) | Neo Goba Breast cancer and HIV activists came out in their hundreds on Tuesday to demand that pharmaceutical giant Roche drop the price of its breast cancer drug... read | | |
![#UrbanHealth: Collaboration key in achieving SDGs, New Urban Agenda](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379298-120x120.jpg?2) | Sindy Peters Collaboration between the urban development and health sectors is key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Habitat's New Urban Agenda... read | | ![CT commits to improved environmental health through technology](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379316-120x120.jpg?2) | The annual South African Institute of Environmental Health Conference was hosted lasted week, for the first time, in the Western Cape... read | | ![Getting the balance right in African healthcare](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/378879-120x120.jpg?2) | Although many African countries' increased focus on strengthening their healthcare systems has led to improved outcomes, the continent still faces huge challenges... read | | ![WPP forms Health & Wellness company to extend competitive advantage](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/378761.jpg) | A new subsidiary, WPP Health & Wellness, has been formed by WPP to build on it areas of competitive advantage and accelerate growth, new opportunities and better health outcomes for clients. read | | |
![Kruger with his latest book released with Penguin, looking at the concept of strategic rule-breaking for businesses.](https://biz-file.com/c/1702/379502-120x120.jpg?2) | Douglas Kruger Rules are a great idea. Except when they aren't. If you're fascinated by the idea of breaking rules, last Thursday's amazing travelling circus show, the State of the Nation Address, will have struck you as a veritable feast of chaotic delights. Wearing your proudly South African cap, your emotional reaction may have been somewhat different, but let's put national dignity aside for a second and think about the idea of strategic rule-breaking... read | |
| ![](https://www.bizcommunity.com/b/1305/257301.jpg?1) | Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced temporary professional nurse: PopART Intervention (five positions) (Ref. TGB12/039/0217). Applications close 24 February 2017. Read more >> |
![](https://www.bizcommunity.com/b/1305/257301.jpg?1) | Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced head: unit for psychotherapeutic and support services (Ref. SSVO/038/0217). Applications close 24 February 2017. Read more >> |
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