Global study highlights deaths from neonatal sepsis and steps to improve treatment
A global observational study co-led by UCL (University College London), which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in 19...
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Confidence in vaccines in Africa plummeting, study across 8 countries shows
Public confidence in vaccines has plunged across sub-Saharan Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study of 17,000 people across eight...
Staff Writer
Jun 15, 2023
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Ensuring Accessibility at AxessHealth: A Commitment to Inclusive User Experiences
It's essential for all healthcare digital marketing and websites to prioritise accessibility, and we're here to support you in creating inclusive...
Staff Writer
Jun 14, 2023
Health Funders Association appoints new CEO
The Health Funders Association (HFA) has appointed Phumelele Makatini as Chief Executive Officer with effect 1 June 2023.
Staff Writer
Jun 14, 2023
‘Revolutionary’ NHI Bill passed by Parliament
Despite vehement opposition against the version of the NHI Bill adopted by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health at the end of last month, it...
Marietjie Van den Berg
Jun 13, 2023
NHI will flounder without funding industry expertise, support
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill in its current form will be an obstacle in the path of the global Agenda of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)...
Roy Watson
Jun 13, 2023
SASOG and SASGO mark June as global uterine cancer month
The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG) and the South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO) join the...
Staff Writer
Jun 9, 2023
AI, yes, ‘but doctor’s hand on wheel at all times!’
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will never replace the doctor, but doctors who use AI will replace those who don’t, Dr Mohammed Dalwai, of...
Roy Watson
Jun 9, 2023
Prof Dion du Plessis receives NMA’s Lex Visser Lifetime Achievement Award
The prestigious Alliance of SA Independent Private Practitioners Associations' (ASAIPA) National Medical Awards (NMA) were held at a gala dinner in...
Staff Writer
Jun 8, 2023
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