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Addressing the surgical care shortage in Africa: insights from the Pan-African Surgical Conference

Join leading experts at the Pan-African Surgical Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 24 to 28, 2025, as they address the urgent need for surgical care in Africa and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Addressing the surgical care shortage in Africa: insights from the Pan-African Surgical Conference

Join leading experts at the Pan-African Surgical Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 24 to 28, 2025, as they address the urgent need for surgical care in Africa and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Keep your antediluvian circumcision rituals and let me keep my foreskin

This article explores the urgent need to modernise circumcision practices in Africa, highlighting the dangers of traditional methods and advocating for the integration of medical oversight

Sunday Independent Analysis
Opinion|Published

Unemployment crises facing South African junior doctors

Explore the alarming trend of unemployment among newly qualified junior doctors in South Africa, as budgetary constraints and recruitment inefficiencies leave many without jobs despite a critical need for healthcare professionals.

Daily News Opinion
Letter to the Editor|Published

Health professional empowers youth to take control of their sexual health

Veronicca Ndhlovu, once a 17-year-old girl struggling with a discriminatory healthcare system, now leads the charge for youth-friendly sexual health services in South Africa. Her journey highlights the urgent need for improved sexual health education and support for young people facing the realities of teenage pregnancy and HIV.

Daily News News
Phindile Nqumako|Published

A true legend and man for all seasons

Dr PN Govender - a true legend of medicine, community, pioneering father of anti-apartheid medical movements and socio-economic resistance, and profound author, literary scholar and stalwart - man for all seasons.

Daily News Opinion
Letter to the Editor|Published

Ramaphosa to champion health issues at G20 Summit

As South Africa prepares for its G20 Summit presidency, President Cyril Ramaphosa aims to highlight vaccine equity and the continent’s health challenges on a global stage.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Ground-breaking mRNA technology summit kicks off in Cape Town

Health experts convene in Cape Town for a summit aimed at enhancing mRNA vaccine production capabilities in low- and middle-income countries, addressing challenges and sharing progress.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Every child deserves to smile

Learn about the humanitarian efforts of the Smile Foundation and its partners in providing life-changing surgeries for underprivileged children.

Daily News Opinion
Letter to the Editor|Published

Acting President Paul Mashatile finally signs Second Health Compact amid opposition from business, labour

Mashatile said that involving the private sector, labour and civil society would be key to ending inequality in healthcare, but there has been widespread opposition from business.

News Politics
Jason Woosey|Published