Health
Measles Outbreaks Surge Across South Africa Amid Falling Vaccine Rates
Health Times reports a severe public health crisis as measles outbreaks spread across South Africa due to plum…
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Health
South Africa Balances HIV Injectables With Medicine Recalls
Advanced HIV prevention rollouts run parallel to critical safety recalls and resource challenges across South …
Health
Economic Pressures Drive Mzansi Shift Toward Preventative Health
Rising living costs and medical aid premiums are accelerating a national transition toward sustainable, commun…
Health
Mzansi Health Revolution: Prioritising Preventative Care and Mental Well-being
South Africa is undergoing a significant shift towards a proactive health model, emphasising preventative care…
Health
Mental Health Crisis: 90% of South Africans Lack Access to Care
South Africa is grappling with a significant mental health crisis, where over 90% of individuals requiring sup…
Health
NHI Act: South Africa's Healthcare Reform Faces Funding and Legal Challenges
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, signed into law on 15 May 2024, is set to transform South Africa's he…
Health News
Climate Change Threatens South Africa's Health, Urgent Action Needed
Climate change is severely impacting South Africa's health, leading to increased respiratory illnesses and new…
Health
South Africa Nutrition Policies: Bridging the Gap to Dinner Tables
This article examines the practical impact of South Africa's national nutrition policies on food choices and h…
Health
South Africa Unveils New Nutrition Policies to Combat Malnutrition
South Africa is implementing new national nutrition policies to tackle the dual challenge of undernutrition an…
Health
South Africa Embraces Digital Wellness for Enhanced Healthcare Access
South Africa is experiencing a significant shift towards digital wellness, with new technologies offering inno…
Health
South Africa Unveils Cost-Effective Disease Test Breakthrough
South African researchers have developed a groundbreaking, cost-effective diagnostic tool for the early detect…
Health News
South Africa Tackles Healthcare Inequality Amidst Gun Violence Surge
South Africa's healthcare system faces a critical juncture, battling profound inequalities and the disruptive …
Health
Val de Vie's Global Wellness Award Highlights South Africa's Health Divide
A luxury residential estate in the Cape Winelands has received global recognition for its wellness offerings, …
Health
Medical Aid Exodus: Young South Africans Leave, Costs Soar for Elders
The South African healthcare system faces a significant challenge as young individuals exit private medical ai…
Health
South Africa Boosts Mental Health Access with Community & Digital Care
South Africa is witnessing a significant evolution in its mental health services, with expanded community prog…
Health News
South Africa Integrates Mental Health into Primary Care by 2026
South Africa is intensifying efforts to integrate mental health services into its primary healthcare system, a…
Health News
National Health Plan Boosts Community Workers, Mobile Clinics
South Africa's National Department of Health has unveiled a comprehensive national initiative to significantly…
Health
National Wellness Drive Launched to Boost South African Health
South Africa is significantly expanding its national wellness initiatives, with a concentrated effort to impro…
Health
South Africa Demands Mental Health Revolution Amidst Service Crisis
South Africa faces a critical need for enhanced mental health services and support, with residents expressing …
Health News
South Africa Faces Critical Medical Shortages Amid Global Supply Woes
South Africa's healthcare system is facing critical shortages of essential medicines and equipment due to glob…
Health
South Africa Boosts Local Drug Production, Eyes Health Security
South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by strategic inv…
Health
South Africa Battles Dual Malnutrition Burden Amidst Food Insecurity
South Africa faces a complex national nutrition landscape, characterised by both advancements in public health…
Health
Climate Change Intensifies Health Risks Across South Africa
South Africa is confronting significant public health challenges due to climate change, manifesting as increas…
Health
South African Medical Breakthroughs Drive Global Health Progress
South African scientists are making significant strides in infectious disease treatment, vaccine development, …
Health
Soweto Clinics Get R5M Boost: A Healthy Future Unfolds
Soweto's community health is set for a major uplift! A R5 million investment from local businesses promises be…
Health
Soweto's Health Hub: Local Business Boosts Wellness
Soweto's vibrant community is getting a wellness boost! A new health initiative is empowering local businesses…
Business
New NHI Bill Promises Major Shake-Up for South African Healthcare Businesses
The recently passed National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill is set to dramatically alter the landscape for privat…
Health
KwaZulu-Natal Battles Rising Diabetes Rates with New Awareness Campaign
KwaZulu-Natal health authorities have launched a comprehensive public awareness campaign to combat the alarmin…
Health
Mpumalanga Battles Rising Cases of Non-Communicable Diseases with New Awareness Drive
Mpumalanga Department of Health has launched a province-wide campaign to combat the increasing prevalence of n…
Education
University of Cape Town Launches New Public Health Degree Specialisation
The University of Cape Town's Faculty of Health Sciences has introduced a new specialisation in its Master of …
Education
University of Pretoria Launches Innovative Health Tech Incubation Programme
The University of Pretoria has launched a new incubation programme aimed at fostering innovation in health tec…
Community
Community Health Workers Drive Immunisation Campaigns in Eastern Cape
Community health workers in the Eastern Cape are playing a vital role in increasing vaccination rates, particu…
Community
Community Health Workers Lead Charge Against TB in Western Cape Townships
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Western Cape townships are playing a crucial role in the fight against tube…
Infrastructure
Upgrades to Eastern Cape Clinics Boost Rural Healthcare Access
Significant infrastructure upgrades to several rural clinics in the Eastern Cape are set to improve healthcare…
Infrastructure
Gauteng Provincial Government Unveils Ambitious Hospital Upgrade Plan
The Gauteng Provincial Government has announced a multi-billion rand plan to upgrade and expand several public…
Infrastructure
New Clinic Facilities Unveiled in Rural Eastern Cape to Improve Healthcare Access
Two state-of-the-art clinics have been opened in remote areas of the Eastern Cape, significantly improving hea…
Business
Mediclinic Reports Strong Growth Amidst Healthcare Sector Challenges
Mediclinic International, a leading private hospital group in South Africa, has announced robust financial res…
Business
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sector Sees R500 Million Investment Boost
A significant R500 million investment has been announced for South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing secto…
Politics
Gauteng Provincial Government Announces New Incentives for Green Energy Investments in Johannesburg
The Gauteng Provincial Government has unveiled a package of new incentives aimed at encouraging green energy i…
Community
New community policing forum launched in Soweto to combat rising local crime rates
A new community policing forum has been established in Diepkloof, Soweto, aiming to foster greater collaborati…
Community
Community Health Workers: Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against TB in Khayelitsha
In the bustling township of Khayelitsha, dedicated community health workers are playing a vital role on the fr…
Environment
New Bylaws Proposed to Combat Illegal Dumping Crisis in Inner-City Johannesburg
Johannesburg City Council is debating stringent new bylaws designed to tackle the escalating problem of illega…
Economy
Johannesburg CBD Revitalisation Project Faces Delays Amidst Funding Shortfalls and Contractor Disputes
The ambitious Johannesburg CBD revitalisation initiative, aimed at economic upliftment and urban renewal, is e…
Health
Mental Health Services for Youth on the Rise in Gauteng Schools
Gauteng province is seeing an encouraging increase in the provision of mental health support services within s…
Health
Local Clinics in Alexandra Face Overcrowding Challenges as Demand for Services Soars
Clinics in Alexandra township are experiencing severe overcrowding, struggling to cope with the increasing dem…
Education
Medical Schools Adapt Curricula to Address South Africa's Unique Health Challenges
South African medical schools are proactively revising their curricula to better equip future doctors with the…
Tourism
Johannesburg Tourism Sector Prepares for Post-Pandemic Influx with New Heritage Routes
Johannesburg's tourism industry is gearing up for a significant post-pandemic recovery, introducing several ne…
Environment
Johannesburg Residents Urged to Conserve Water Amidst Declining Dam Levels and Heatwave Warnings
Rand Water has issued an urgent appeal to Johannesburg residents to drastically reduce water consumption as da…
Infrastructure
City Power Grapples with Cable Theft Surge in Soweto, Leading to Prolonged Outages
Soweto residents are facing increasing frustration as persistent cable theft incidents continue to plunge vari…
Infrastructure
City Power announces urgent load shedding schedule changes impacting northern Johannesburg suburbs
City Power has released an updated load shedding schedule, citing increased demand and maintenance issues. Res…