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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…
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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What You Need To Know
Rape in South Africa is a pervasive issue that has been described as a societal and public health crisis. Despite…
Millions could lose no-cost preventive services if SCOTUS upholds ruling
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been instrumental in providing millions of Americans with access to free preventive health services.…
D.C. Diagnosis: RFK Jr.’s shifting rhetoric, Trump’s drug-price plan
As we enter the spring season in Washington, DC, it's time to start thinking about planting your garden. If you're…
Gauteng Health’s Cost-cutting Measures Could Leave Patients Waiting Over 4 Months For Care
Without sessional doctors and reduced commuted overtime, junior doctors will have to pick up the slack. This could lead to…
South Africa has an emerging youth vaping ‘crisis’ –
Additionally, the use of e-cigarettes has been associated with an increased risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as…
A changing climate may jeopardize global blood supply
A recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the…
HHS secretary RFK Jr.: U.S. autism cases climbing at ‘alarming rate’
Kennedy Jr. Urges Comprehensive Studies to Identify Autism Causes In a recent statement, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed…
US Funding Cuts Highlight Fragile Global Health System
The inauguration of U.S. President Trump for his second term on January 20, 2025, marked a significant shift in global…
Scientists urge mattress manufacturers to act
Research suggests children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals from their mattresses while…
Vaccine advisory panel meets, avoiding conflict with RFK Jr.
The meeting of vaccine advisers, long targeted by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., took place on Tuesday without any…