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Icon Oncology, the leading provider of oncology services in South Africa, has announced the grand opening of its cutting-edge, full-service...
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As we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the importance of vaccinations cannot be overstated. In South Africa, where diverse cultures...
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Healthcare workers across South Africa lose an estimated 76 working days every year thanks to slow or non-functioning printers, according...
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Össur South Africa has announced the availability of Naked Prosthetics to the local market. This range of custom-made prostheses, precisely...
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More than 120 community leaders, dignitaries and other guests gathered on board the hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, on 15 May...
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The pilot episode of a new series, Chew on This, by the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has launched this month with...
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Get ready to kick off your shoes and step into the cosiest, most heartwarming day of the year. Slipper Day,...
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The national Medical Technology (MEDTECH) Master Plan was launched on 13 May 2024 by the Minister of Trade Industry and...
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The recent conclusion of the Fuel Africa 2024 conference in Kenya marked a significant leap forward in merging cutting-edge healthcare...
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Technology continues to play a strong role in shaping healthcare. In 2023, the focus was on how artificial intelligence (AI)...
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The annual Africa Health Congress has become a dynamic hub for healthcare innovation and thought leadership across the continent. Now,...
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An international survey has shown that over 70% of South Africans have faced stress levels that make it difficult to...
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South Africa's scorching summers are becoming the norm, not the exception. This changing climate is not just a weather inconvenience...
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RecoMed, a South African health technology innovator, has partnered with Bankmed, a leading medical aid scheme dedicated to the banking and...
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The South African Medical Technology Industry Association has launched two groundbreaking initiatives: the SAMED Women Empowerment Index (WEI), and the...
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Not getting the right amount of shut-eye increases our risk of developing a host of physical and mental health disorders,...
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Every year, World TB Day is observed on 24 March to raise awareness about the devastating impact of tuberculosis on...
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Walking into a clean, calm and secure workspace immediately instils a sense of confidence in employees and visitors. On the...
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RecoMed, a South African digital healthcare marketplace company, has raised new funding from the Japanese pharmaceutical firm, Eisai. While the...
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The advancements in artificial intelligence are rapidly redefining AI’s role as a crucial tool for veterinary experts. However, all new...
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RMB Ventures and Bopa Moruo Private Equity – alongside management – have acquired a majority stake in Icon Oncology Holdings,...
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Investing in women’s health is not only a moral imperative; it makes economic sense. It is time to turn talk...
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Ignorance is no longer a safe place to hide with regard to the issue of menopause. Protecting employees from feelings...
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In a strategic move that marks a significant milestone in the healthcare industry, 3Sixty Global Solutions Group (3Sixty GSG) has...
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The nation’s focus this week was on Parliament, where Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his annual Budget Speech. The basic...
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One of Switzerland’s better known exports – apart from its chocolate – is the 100-year-old A.Vogel, a health and wellness...
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Rare Disease Day, observed globally on the last day of February each year, serves as an essential platform for uniting...
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RivExcel and American Hospital Dubai recently partnered and launched three medical tourism offices in Nigeria. This expansion will facilitate greater...
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Healthcare systems around the world are being put under increasing strain every year. Key challenges they face include overburdened medical...
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As one of the most common cancers in South Africa, one in 27 women will be affected by breast cancer...
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At a time when half the world’s population is predicted to experience a mental health disorder, according to Harvard research...
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Fuelled by popular music, the promise of escapism and the fact that it’s relatively cheap, some of South Africa’s youth...
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Escalating healthcare costs pose a formidable challenge for medical schemes, their members and the public healthcare system. Constantly increasing medical...
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Adults spend at least a third of their lives at work. Whether it’s an 8-5 desk job, shift work or...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have committed to...
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The World Health Organization estimates that one in six people globally experiences a significant disability. Worryingly, many of these individuals continue...
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Governments and health organisations shoulder tremendous responsibility for enhancing and supporting people's happiness, health and livelihoods. Public sector entities are...
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The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is leading the charge in advocating for more transparent food labelling and stronger measures against...
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As the end of the year approaches, many South African professionals may find themselves grappling with burnout. To effectively combat...
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For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) will gather in person for its...
