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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Unemployed health workers, NHI and PEFAR: considerations for a revised budget
South Africa is facing a challenging fiscal situation, which could have serious implications for healthcare financing. The Minister of Finance…
Tests on sunglasses show deficiencies in protection against ultraviolet rays
Are Your Sunglasses Really Protecting Your Eyes from UV Rays? Sunglasses are a popular accessory for protecting our eyes from…
Meeting of CDC vaccine advisory panel, under scrutiny by RFK Jr., is postponed
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a group of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Consumption of fruit, coffee, chocolate and wine may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome by up to 23%
A recent study conducted in Brazil has revealed some promising news for those who enjoy a diet rich in fruits,…
Anti-vaxxer politics see a surge among European populist parties, too
Le Pen has also questioned the necessity of booster shots, but the party has stopped short of outright condemning vaccines.…
Why SA needs to get a grip on diabetes – fast –
Without accurate data, it is difficult to measure the success of interventions and track the impact of diabetes on the…
Restricting flavored e-cigarettes cuts vaping rates but raises smoking rates for young adults, study finds
Vaping has become a popular trend in recent years, especially among young adults looking for an alternative to traditional cigarettes.…
How Mass General Brigham has fought Dana-Farber’s proposed hospital
The battle over the future of cancer care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is heating up as the renowned institution moves…
How the health department will deal with Pepfar’s near collapse –
The recent near-collapse of US-funded HIV projects in South Africa has led to a crisis in the country's healthcare system.…
Patient-doctor common tongue key to decreasing cardiovascular disease and longer life
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Ottawa and the University of Manitoba has shed light on…