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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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CMS job cuts may erode Trump’s promises on Medicare, Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency responsible for overseeing crucial health care programs, is currently…
Violence can leave genetic marks on future generations
The study of epigenetics has uncovered a fascinating discovery: violence can leave genetic marks on future generations. In a groundbreaking…
NIH, measles outbreak, flu vaccine, Grok
The latest from STAT Should the U.S. prioritize Covid vaccines for children or for the rest of the world? The…
Critical illness is more common than expected in African hospitals, but low-cost treatments offer hope
The Lancet recently published a groundbreaking study revealing that one in eight patients in African hospitals is critically ill, with…
RFK Jr. moves to eliminate public comment in HHS decisions
The recent proposal by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to strip public participation from much of…
USAID cuts spark fears for HIV response in South Africa and the world
However, the South African government has not yet made any official statements regarding the termination of PEPFAR funding. Health Minister…
Large population study identifies long-term health risks after COVID-19 hospitalization
The aftermath of COVID-19 continues to reveal its long-term effects on survivors, especially those who were hospitalized due to the…
HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in U.S. women, report confirms
A recent government report has brought forth compelling evidence that the HPV vaccine, once criticized as dangerous by Health and…
Global demand for palliative care has risen by 74% in the past 30 years, study finds
The global demand for palliative care (PC) has seen a significant increase of 74% over the past three decades, reaching…
The gendered divide in physician mental health data
Conclusion Overall, the latest news in health and medicine is a mix of concerning developments and ongoing challenges. From the…