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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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How the FDA’s new nutrition labels could prod the food industry to get healthier
population consuming more added sugars and refined grains. He suggested that the focus should be on promoting whole, minimally processed…
Limpopo clinic reopens after nurses’ abducted and raped
Morale among nurses and other health workers at Chuene Clinic in Ga-Chuene outside Polokwane was at an all-time low as…
Innovative partnership helps low-income tobacco users quit
A successful partnership between Kick It California, a tobacco quitline operated by the University of California San Diego, and local…
New federal report finds even moderate alcohol use carries risk
A recent report on the health effects of alcohol has highlighted the potential risks associated with even moderate drinking, as…
[Watch] Intimate Partner Violence: A Cycle Rooted in Childhood
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide. According to research, 1 in 3…
As dengue cases rise, researchers point to simple solution: Trash cleanup
Trash cleanup is a simple yet effective solution in reducing the risk of dengue fever, a viral illness spread through…
Health Care Inc.: DOJ’s Kanter interview, Medicare Advantage rates
The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco is always a hotbed of activity and this year is no…
Unemployed doctors are only part of South Africa’s healthcare struggle
South African public healthcare is once again making headlines for a familiar reason this time of year. The headline that…
‘True food’ research database offers rankings for 50,000 processed foods
A recent study conducted by researchers from Mass General Brigham sheds light on the degree of food processing found in…
Head trauma, herpes, and Alzheimer’s, and a Q&A with Califf
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