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SA plans anti-HIV jab roll-out at hundreds of clinics by April –
Subedar says Sahpra has indicated that it could register the medicine as early as October, but she cautions that this is dependent on the regulator receiving all necessary paperwork from…
KZN Family Still Searching For Missing Patient After 7 Years
Still searching for answers Despite these efforts, Deliwe Mchunu is still left…
Dementia Patients At Risk As Families Struggle Without Support
However, more needs to be done to support families dealing with dementia…
GRNMA leadership finally apologises to Health Minister, reaffirms commitment to dialogue
GRNMA Leadership Apologizes to Health Minister, Commits to Constructive Dialogue The leadership…
To Vaccinate Or Not: What Drives Parents’ Choices
Despite the challenges faced by parents in accessing vaccines and misinformation surrounding…
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Against All Odds: Monica Kafui’s Triumphant Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse
Accra, Ghana — In a story that echoes resilience, sacrifice,…
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Closure Of Free State Clinics And Morgues Shows Maintenance Failures
Free State Health MEC Viceroy Mahlatsi has acknowledged that his department's staff have not been diligent in maintaining the infrastructure…
The hidden problem in emergency department STI care: Overtreating men, undertreating women
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a common concern in emergency departments, where quick decisions must be made to provide timely…
The ACIP, empowered by RFK Jr., is just getting started on vaccines
The recent meeting of the health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was a contentious affair…
Fire smoke exposure may alter the immune system, even in healthy individuals
A recent study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has shed light on the detrimental…
Cancer data in danger as CDC cuts may threaten tracking efforts
State workers who have been instrumental in tracking U.S. cancer trends and implementing preventive measures are facing potential budget cuts…
Sewage Crisis Forces Tshiame Residents To Live With Waste
Residents of Tshiame B, near Harrismith in the Eastern Free State, have been living with the stench of raw sewage…
Study shows BMI’s weakness as a predictor of future health
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of Florida Health has revealed that the commonly used body mass index…
ACIP, the CDC vaccine advisory panel, will review long-approved immunizations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has announced that it will begin a review of long-approved vaccines and the…
Some disposable vapes may release higher amounts of toxic metals than traditional cigarettes
The rise in popularity of brightly colored, inexpensive disposable electronic cigarettes and vapes has raised concerns about the potential health…
Global progress on childhood vaccinations is slowing down
Childhood vaccination coverage has seen significant progress since 1980, but a recent study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning…