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|  | | The Momentum Metropolitan Health Group will be partnering with major labour unions and notable black business leaders...read |
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 | Every day 225 South Africans are killed by heart disease... Read |
| Cardiology |
 | The 2020 claim statistics from Momentum Life Insurance show that cardiovascular-related claims make up the most death claims... Read |
| Covid-19 |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Government has set itself the target of vaccinating 70% of all South Africans by the end of the year... Read |
 | Hope Consortium and Astral Aviation have formed a strategic partnership with the aim of accelerating vaccine distribution to African nations... Read |
 | When it comes to Covid-19 the trend globally is one of relaxing restrictions Read |
 | Over the last three months, local online media has certainly dedicated their share of digital column inches to articles on Covid-19 vaccinations. But what has the reporting been like... Read |
 | ISSUED BY UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE New variants of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have the potential to influence the size and duration of waves of infection and may prolong the duration of Covid-19's stay with us. Despite the development of vaccines and the technology available to adapt vaccines in the future to address the emergence of new variants, it is extremely unlikely that Covid-19 will ever be eradicated... Read |
 | Impala Rustenburg (Impala) has administered more than 30,000 vaccines to their employees... Read |
| Dentistry |
 | ISSUED BY INTERCARE What is Periodontitis? It is the most common oral disease affecting up to 50% of the adult population around the globe... Read |
| Hospital Groups |
 | HASA board expanded to meet future healthcare demands... Read |
| Medical Aid |
 | ISSUED BY HIPPO.CO.ZA The rise of price comparison websites is providing a rich range of benefits for South African medical schemes and their members... Read |
 | Discovery Health Medical Scheme's (DHMS) annual contribution increases of 7.9% for 2022 will only be implemented from 1 May 2022... Read |
| Medical Technology |
 | Covid-19 has been a catalyst in the fast-tracking digitalisation in health... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MINT GROUP Globally, businesses are experiencing a deep level of disruption. While some have closed down, others continue to fail dismally and others, are thriving in the face of innovation. The difference? Agility and resilience to redefine what is possible... Read |
| Mental health |
 | FRANCIS VERGUNST AND HELEN LOUISE BERRY According to the most recent assessment of the IPCC, the effects of climate change are now "widespread, rapid and intensifying"... Read |
 | ISSUED BY YEHBABY DIGITAL A South African health tech start-up is working to improve the quality of care and support kids with mental health challenges receive by providing an app-based communication and tracking tool for parents... Read |
| National Health Insurance |
 | The drafting of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill does not capture key healthcare needs... Read |
| Paediatrics |
 | ISSUED BY UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE Professor Stephen Brown, principal specialist in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at UFS, and his team are taking life-saving medical care to young patients in the rural parts of the Free State... Read |
| Public Health |
 | EMILY STANDER We spoke to Khensani Mahlangu, communications officer at The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) for our #PRaisethePR feature... Read |
| Tuberculosis |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH This year 1.2 million fewer people have been diagnosed and treated for Tuberculosis (TB)... Read |
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 | NDAGI JOB GOSHI Utilised correctly, technology can help foster a new narrative for Africa... Read |
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 | While mental health in the workplace is not often addressed, the impact of Covid-19 has brought it to the fore. The pandemic has resulted in a considerable increase... Read |
 | Last week Deloitte mourned the passing of its stalwart and former CEO Vassi Naidoo... Read |
 | Before 2020, digital tools and business-orientated tech featured on many businesses to-do lists and five-year plans but these certainly weren't and didn't need to be a huge focus... Read |
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