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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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Pig-human transplants, Adderall for ADHD
In a groundbreaking medical procedure, a 53-year-old woman received a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig in New York.…
Limpopo Health denies dysfunctioning mortuaries at Elim and Matlala Hospitals
Several families in Limpopo have come forward with disturbing accounts of finding the remains of their loved ones decomposing at…
Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people
Drinking a moderate amount of wine has long been a topic of debate when it comes to its effects on…
RFK Jr. addressing abortion, vaccines to build support in Senate
President-elect Trump's nominee for the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is facing scrutiny from some Republican…
Buying spectacles from illegal markets can lead to permanent damage to your eyes
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Optometric Association (SAOA) have raised concerns about the…
Disney princesses face hidden health risks, warn experts
Disney Princesses: The Hidden Health Risks They Face In a world where Disney princesses are portrayed as living happily ever…
Heart failure risk becomes easier to estimate with new model
Just over a year ago, the American Heart Association released the PREVENT calculator, a groundbreaking tool designed to predict cardiovascular…
Health and economic costs from three toxic chemicals used in plastics estimated at $1.5 trillion for a single year
Plastics have become an integral part of modern life, used in everything from food packaging to household products. However, a…
Interview with CDC’s Mandy Cohen
The outgoing CDC director, Mandy Cohen, is wrapping up her time at the federal health agency with a focus on…
Review suggests kindness could make for better health care
Kindness in Health Care: The Key to Better Communication and Patient Care A recent study has shed light on the…