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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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Sen. Collins slams NIH research cuts, urges funding be restored
The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on Wednesday with bipartisan support to address the Trump administration's cuts to federally…
Forensic Expert Explains The Critical Role Of DNA Testing
The Importance of Addressing the DNA Backlog in South Africa The staggering backlog of DNA cases in South Africa is…
SUVs pose greater risk of death or serious injury to pedestrians and cyclists, study shows
The latest research has shown that pedestrians and cyclists are at a significantly higher risk of fatal injury when struck…
What was big at AACR? A drug, a diagnostic, and a dog. Oh and a vaccine, too.
Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021…
Both lifestyle and metformin interventions show long-term benefits in reducing type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) recently released findings from a 21-year follow-up study of a randomized clinical trial. The…
FDA, Makary on vaccines, HPV shot, trans health
As we start our day with Morning Rounds, we are reminded of the importance of staying informed about health and…
South Africa’s Teachers Are Ready To Drop Out
Stressed and overwhelmed: South Africa’s teachers are ready to drop out Nontobeko is a high school teacher in Khayelitsha, Western…
Climate change and lack of sustainable policies may fuel rise in superbugs
The impact of climate change on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a growing concern, with a recent study published in…
HPV vaccine as effective with one shot as two, NCI study finds
This new research showing that a single dose of the HPV vaccine is just as effective as two doses could…
A Hawaiian tradition that strengthens bodies, bonds and heritage
Spearfishing, a traditional practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, does more than provide food; it plays an important role in…