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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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Ramaphosa reaffirms NHI commitment but is silent on private medical aids –
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his 2025 State of the Nation address to reiterate the government's commitment to implementing the National…
Dangerous bacteria lurk in hospital sink drains, despite rigorous cleaning, study reveals
Hospital-acquired infections are a serious concern for patients and healthcare facilities worldwide. Despite stringent cleaning protocols, dangerous bacteria can still…
Trump asks RFK Jr. to lead commission on curbing chronic disease
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. achieved two major victories on Thursday, solidifying his position as the nation's health secretary and receiving…
Healthcare coalition says NHI is “unfeasible”, proposes alternative route to universal health coverage
The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition (UHAC) has raised concerns about the feasibility of the National Health Insurance (NHI) model in…
Embassy confirms Pepfar projects will restart, despite Trump aid ban –
The US embassy in Pretoria has confirmed that projects funded through the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar) are…
Updated drug information handout outdoes FDA’s version in clinical trial
A recent clinical trial conducted at the University of Pittsburgh compared a one-page medication handout proposed by the U.S. Food…
Medicare removes sexual orientation, gender questions from forms
The U.S. agency overseeing Medicare is making changes to enrollment application forms by removing questions about sexual orientation and gender…
Monitoring wastewater from international flights could serve as early warning system for next pandemic
The importance of monitoring wastewater from international flights for pathogens as an early warning system for potential pandemics or biological…
NIH lawsuit, seed oil effects, ADHD and smoking
Thorp shares his experience navigating the scientific world as someone with autism and offers insights into how he has learned…
US funding freeze disrupts HIV, TB, and GBV support services
Future Families, a non-profit organization based in South Africa, has been forced to halt all activities due to a pause…