Health
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…
Lifestyle
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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South African HR Policies Are Holding Us Back
The ongoing Human Resources for Health policy review in South Africa presents a critical opportunity to redefine leadership in the…
Even weak tropical cyclones raise infant mortality in poorer countries, finds research
Tropical cyclones, even those below hurricane and typhoon strength, have been linked to a significant increase in infant mortality in…
FDA asks Moderna, Pfizer to expand Covid vaccine risk label
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently requested Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech to expand the age range on their labels…
Finance Minister Godongwana Increases Health Budget To Address Hospital Crisis
Despite these challenges, Godongwana remains optimistic about the impact of the budget allocations on improving the state of public hospitals…
Positive mindset about aging in over-60s linked to better recovery after a fall
The impact of aging on physical recovery after a fall has long been a concern for older adults. A recent…
LGBTQ+ physicians sue HHS, NIH over grant cuts
A group of physicians and researchers working on LGBTQ+ health have taken legal action against the National Institutes of Health…
Vitamin D supplements help slow telomere shortening linked to biological aging
A recent study from the VITAL randomized controlled trial has shed light on the benefits of vitamin D supplementation in…
GOP speeds up Medicaid work requirements in ‘big, beautiful bill’
The House tax cut bill is seeing some significant changes, with the latest draft calling for Medicaid work requirements to…
Limpopo Mom Demands Accountability After Baby Falls Head-first During Delivery
A 30-year-old mother from Praktiseer near Burgersfort in Limpopo is demanding accountability from nurses at Dilokong Hospital for their alleged…
Adolescent health is at a tipping point, global analysis suggests
The health and well-being of adolescents around the world are facing significant challenges, according to a new analysis from the…