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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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Study links Doomsday Clock to US mortality and mental health patterns
The iconic Doomsday Clock, maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists since 1947, symbolizes the perceived threat of global…
RFK Jr. says measles vaccine routinely causes deaths. That’s not true
However, those decisions should be based on accurate information and a thorough understanding of the risks and benefits. Despite Robert…
Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in air quality monitor locations in the US
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the monitor map by pollutant. The colors represent the area covered by each monitor. Credit:…
How AI can fail people with disabilties, and what can be done
Having in-home monitoring systems can provide a sense of independence and security for people with disabilities. It can also allow…
Budget focuses on keeping healthworker jobs
South Africa's healthcare sector is facing a significant challenge as a large portion of the health budget goes towards paying…
Blood tests suggest that social disadvantage can accelerate aging and increase disease risk
A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has found that people with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as…
Dr. Oz pledges to increase scrutiny of Medicare Advantage at CMS
Mehmet Oz, known for his enthusiastic promotion of private Medicare plans on his TV show, has now shifted his focus…
Health budget gets mixed reviews from civil society
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana made a significant announcement during his budget speech on Wednesday. He revealed that the health budget…
Study highlights that less than 1% of people with firearm access engage in defensive use in any given year
Access to firearms does not necessarily equate to self-defense, as a recent Rutgers Health study reveals. The study, conducted by…
Weldon, RFK Jr.’s measles claims, Dr. Oz
The Trump administration faced a setback when the nomination of Dave Weldon as the head of the Centers for Disease…