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SAMRC and Thermo Fisher Scientific launch Centre of Excellence in molecular biology
The SAMRC and Thermo Fisher Scientific have partnered to create a Centre of Excellence in Pretoria, aimed at enhancing molecular biology education and training for graduates across Africa.
Youth cautioned about the dangers of puffing
A total of 20. 9% of urban residents and 13. 5% of rural residents initiated smoking before the age of 15.
KwaZulu-Natal has the highest HIV prevalence in the country
The national HIV prevalence was 16. 3% among adults aged 15 years and older, translating to an estimated 7. 4 million adults aged 15+ years living with HIV.
Policing, judicial reforms are overdue to combat GBV
OPINION: According to South Africa’s Demographic and Health Survey, one in five women over the age of 18 years has experienced violence by a partner, writes Dr Zanele Zuma.
Policing, judicial reforms are overdue to combat GBV
OPINION: According to South Africa’s Demographic and Health Survey, one in five women over the age of 18 years has experienced violence by a partner, writes Dr Zanele Zuma.
New tobacco bill hearings smoke and mirrors
In practice, the process undertaken in reality for the new tobacco bill has largely disempowered stakeholders from meaningful participation.
Traders slammed for public participation extension request on Tobacco Control Bill
The battle between health professionals in favour of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill and those calling for the delay or scrapping of the proposed legislation is heating up.
Lobby launches no-holds-barred attack on Tobacco Bill in bid to get it scrapped
With less than a month to the deadline for public comment on Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, tobacco industry organisations have launched a no-holds-barred attack on the bill with the hope of getting it scrapped.
Cape Town doctor is leading revolutionary dentistry procedure in SA
Biomimetics is said to be a revolutionary dentistry procedure that is acclaimed by many academics, and a Cape Town doctor is leading in South Africa.
Doctor charged for calling those who administered Covid-19 vaccines murderers
The South African Medical Association has laid charges against Dr Petrus Bekker, an author and medical practitioner who operates from Wesmed Medical Centre in Pretoria North.
Well-known Welkom doctor Simon Ngcobo kidnapped, killed for cellphones, cash
A well-known Welkom medical doctor was robbed of cellphones and cash at gun point, kidnapped and killed. Dr Simon Ngcobo was attacked at his home in Doorn, Welkom.
WHO’s new action plan for the 2022–2030 period: To implement alcohol control policies
The World Health Organization says that the harmful use of alcohol causes approximately 3 million deaths every year.
Concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on the rise
The most recent data indicated that reinfections remained consistent with the level expected based on prior experience with the Omicron variant, according to the NICD.
Medical assistant denied bail for allegedly raping patient
A medical assistant accused of raping a 17-year-old girl was denied bail at the Kimberley Magistrate's Court in the Northern Cape.
UCT joint research project with University of Limpopo seeks solutions to TB
To boost drug discovery research capacity, UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D) has partnered with the University of Limpopo on a project titled “TB Drug Discovery Hit to Lead Optimization”.
Second-hand smokers are in more danger than they realise
Second-hand smoke contains over 7 000 chemicals. Hundreds are toxic, and about 70 can cause cancer.
Call for governments to reinstate women’s health to pre-Covid-19 levels
The World Health Organization reported that close to 40% of African countries indicated disruptions to sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services.
People suffering from diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, some cancers advised to reconsider diet
The aim of a study was to determine the proportion of fast food restaurants that provide nutritional information.
Health department concerned with comments on menstrual irregularities associated with Covid-19 vaccines
The department said vaccines are highly effective against severe illness and immunising women of reproductive age is important.
Medical experts rubbish claims suggesting Covid-19 vaccines can alter women’s menstrual cycles
Medical experts have distanced themselves from a statement made by the Commission for Gender Equality claiming that Covid-19 vaccines can alter a woman’s menstrual cycle.
Doctors want to be tried by peers in specialised medical courts
The South African Medical Association called for an urgent review of culpable homicide law and its application in health-care settings.
Urgent need to tackle SA’s diabetes crisis
Diabetes is a comorbidity which increases the risk of death if those diagnosed with the disease contract Covid-19.
Health organisations unite to create a tobacco-free world
There will be discussions in schools, churches, taxi ranks, malls and community hot spots for more than a month.
Medical aid benefits reprieve for thousands of Post Office workers
Solidarity approached the Labour Court for an urgent order against the Post Office for failing to pay contributions of R600 million.