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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ASGCT news: Baby KJ and the dream of personalized gene editing
The gene therapy field has seen a breakthrough with the news of a highly photogenic infant receiving a custom CRISPR…
Motsoaledi Claims U.S Funding Cuts Have Not Derailed HIV Programme
South Africa is facing a significant challenge in its HIV programme following the withdrawal of PEPFAR funding in January. Health…
Female & Guardian | African women at higher risk of preeclampsia – a dangerous pregnancy complication –
We also need to raise awareness about preeclampsia and the importance of early detection and treatment. Education is key in…
A new dental flosser enables at-home stress monitoring
The field of stress monitoring has taken a revolutionary step forward with the development of a new dental floss pick…
Day 1 at ASGCT: Missing scientists, a gene editing failure, and a gene editing first
The atmosphere at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cell and Gene Therapy in New Orleans was somewhat…
Have Your Say On The Governance Of NHI Fund
South Africans have until 6 June to submit comments on the proposed regulations for the governance of the National Health…
Tiger Brands offers first settlement in deadly listeriosis outbreak case –
The outbreak of listeriosis seven years ago was one of the largest in the world. South Africa's largest food producer,…
Long working hours may alter brain structure, preliminary findings suggest
Long working hours have long been associated with negative health effects, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and mental health issues.…
Mental health care may be harder to obtain after HHS rule reversal
Despite having coverage for mental health services, she found that many providers either did not accept insurance or had long…
90% Of South Africans With Mental Illness Go Without Care
South Africa is facing a high burden of mental health disorders, driven by various factors such as childhood trauma, poverty,…