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World AS Day: Living with chronic pain: axSpA affects thousands of undiagnosed South Africans
World Axial Spondyloarthritis (AS) Day is observed globally on the first Saturday of May – which falls on the 6 May this year, to raise awareness...
Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
CDE Academy Online Foundation Course in diabetes care for health professionals
The CDE Academy Online Foundation course in diabetes care is a 100% online course that serves as accessible training in basic diabetes care and its...
Staff Writer
Apr 26, 2023
Vitality announces Goodbye Malaria partnership today, World Malaria Day
Healthy living insurer, Vitality Health International, has announced a partnership with social benefit organisation, Goodbye Malaria, to reduce the...
Staff Writer
Apr 25, 2023
Mediclinic focuses on tech to enhance patient care
At the heart of the digital transformation of South Africa’s healthcare sector is the drive to improve the safety and care of patients. The world is...
Staff Writer
Apr 25, 2023
Third fatal Covid-19 vaccine-related case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome confirmed in SA
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has confirmed that a third person has died of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in South...
Staff Writer
Apr 24, 2023
Macleods – challenging the status quo in SA pharma
Macleods South Africa Pty Ltd, with a vision of providing high-quality, affordable and innovative therapeutic solutions for patients with diverse...
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Apr 21, 2023
Antivenom shortage: Health Minister called in to alleviate ‘critical situation’
An open letter signed by 27 experts in the field of snakebite treatment – experienced medical and trauma practitioners as well as anti-venom and...
Staff Writer
Apr 14, 2023
Mediclinic achieves highest number of accreditations
The Mediclinic Group in South Africa has achieved one of the highest number of its facilities receiving four-year accreditation awards at a recent...
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Apr 4, 2023
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