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DGMT welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment in this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA), to end stunting by 2030....
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As the year gains momentum and teams return to full gear, organisations across South Africa and globally are navigating a...
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Cipla Limited, through its subsidiary Medpro Pharmaceutica, has entered into an exclusive licence and supply agreement with Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy...
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Diabetes has quietly become one of South Africa’s most pressing health challenges, one that demands urgent, co-ordinated and innovative action...
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11 November marked an exciting new chapter for M-Kem 24 Hour Pharmacy, as the familiar signage was updated to UniCare...
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Roche has announced that its Accu-Chek® SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution is now available in South Africa. This significant...
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As we move toward 2026, South Africa’s healthcare system continues to evolve under the combined pressures of rising costs, workforce...
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The latest in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology for the diagnosis of innumerable health conditions and treatment monitoring has a...
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As businesses race to close out the year, a growing threat is quietly eroding South Africa’s productivity: workplace burnout. With...
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As South Africa observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, 1Life Insurance is calling attention to the critical need for...
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For the past ten years, Surgeons for Little Lives has stood as a lifeline for thousands of children at Chris...
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Floods in the Eastern Cape, tornado-like storms in KwaZulu-Natal, repeated heavy rains in the Western Cape, and drought and water...
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent threat that affects millions of people around the world, including sub-Saharan Africa. For...
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Pharmacies, especially ones in rural areas, are often the cornerstone of their communities. Beyond filling prescriptions, they provide medication, medical equipment, and...
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The dream of a single national health record has captured the imagination of policymakers and technology planners alike. On paper,...
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Amidst cautious consumer spending, the Retail trade sales report from Stats SA reveals that retail trade sales in March increased by 2.8%, with sales up...
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The presence of South Africans in the United States has increased from over 75 000 to at least 133 359...
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The future of healthcare is not just on the horizon, it’s unfolding before our eyes. Artificial intelligence (AI), digital tools,...
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The Department of Health’s 2025/26 Budget Vote is expected to focus on addressing the shortfall caused by the withdrawal of...
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Siemens, the trusted global technology leader, has signed a landmark agreement with MiKO Pharma to develop state-of-the-art facilities for the...
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The healthcare industry is on the brink of radical transformation such as we’ve never experienced before. And as medical technology...
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As many as 76% of South African employees run out of money before the end of the month, and 89%...
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The Minerals Council South Africa launched its Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Guide in multiple languages to mark World TB...
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As the United States under President Donald Trump freezes foreign aid funding through USAID, many organisations in South Africa are...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare globally, and Africa stands to benefit immensely. AI-driven telemedicine is revolutionising access to care,...
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VillageReach has launched a programme funded by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited to enhance laboratory sample referral and transportation systems for...
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Reliable and affordable low-cost medical cover for employees is already available, and corporate South Africa has been slow to embrace...
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As South Africa continues to grapple with rising socio-economic challenges, a concerning public health issue looms large: the alarming increase...
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ER Consulting Inc. has concluded a groundbreaking network agreement with Sasolmed, effective 1 November 2024. This collaboration represents a significant...
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As Insight marks its 10th anniversary, the company reflects on a decade of transformative contributions to the healthcare sector. Over...
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As director of the newly established Medical School in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University, I am...
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“Hi, my name is Veronicca Ndhlovu. I am 17 and a Grade 11 student. I have a tight group of...
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The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, and 2025 is poised to bring significant changes driven by technological advancements and shifting...
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Pharmacists play an essential role in South Africa's healthcare system. They provide critical insights into medication usage, side effects and...
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It’s that time of the year when breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness months remind the public to be proactive...
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On 18 June 2020, a seemingly ordinary day at the office took a different turn for 28-year-old Nelisiwe Nare. At...
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In September, 40 African health ministers signed important agreements at the Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF) in Rwanda. These agreements...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword for a few years, mostly in the space of content creation; however, its...
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In South Africa, cataracts are a major cause of avoidable blindness, affecting more than 370 000 people. HOT Cares and...
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The issue of mental health in healthcare workers (HCWs) will be afforded particular attention at the upcoming Africa Health Congress,...
