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New HPCSA CEO/Registrar intent on restoring trust in the Council
AxessHealth editor, Marietjie van den Berg put 10 questions to Dr Magome Masike, the HPCSA’s new Registrar/CEO.
Marietjie Van den Berg
May 17, 2023
Lifesaving solution dramatically reduces severe bleeding after childbirth
A landmark study conducted in 80 hospitals across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania has found that a new solution called E-MOTIVE, could...
Marietjie Van den Berg
May 15, 2023
International Nurses Day: “Our Nurses, Our Future"
As we celebrate International Nurses Day on 12 May, it is also a day to reflect on the many challenges nurses are facing in many countries, including...
Marietjie Van den Berg
May 12, 2023
HPCSA appoints new Registrar/CEO, hopes to bring stability in the council
Health Minister, Joe Phaahla has appointed former MEC of Health in Northwest, Dr Magome Masike as the new Registrar/CEO of the Health Professions...
Marietjie Van den Berg
May 10, 2023
Second Presidential Health Summit: SA needs another Health Compact
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaala has called for a second Health Compact to be signed between the state and key stakeholders in health to ensure...
Marietjie Van den Berg
May 5, 2023
World Immunisation Week: Getting back on track with vaccinations
World Immunisation Week (- 24 to 30 April), celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people...
Marietjie Van den Berg
Apr 26, 2023
Cancer deaths and prevalence in SA showing a significant increase
While overall mortality in South Africa dropped by 24,1% between 2008 and 2018, cancer-related deaths increased by 29,3% over the same period. This...
Marietjie Van den Berg
Apr 20, 2023
Biomedical Research Institute at US a game-changer for healthcare in Africa
The launch of its new state-of-the-art Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) places Stellenbosch University (SU) at the forefront of biomedical...
Marietjie Van den Berg
Apr 17, 2023
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