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“Early cervical cancer detection enables women to receive appropriate medical care, leading to better survival rates," says Profmed’s Dr Moratwe Masima. Image supplied.

Oncology

Cervical cancer | Profmed’s Dr Moratwe Masima on prioritising prevention

Maroefah Smith 4 hours

From pills to partnerships and why pharmacists are key to effective self-care

Public Health

From pills to partnerships and why pharmacists are key to effective self-care

Issued by G&G Advocacy 28 Aug 2025

Image credit: Thirdman on Pexels

Oncology

Early detection gives a fighting chance against breast cancer

16 Jul 2025

Butterfly House: Unfolding hope

Health & Social Welfare

Butterfly House: Unfolding hope

Marilyn Keegan, Issued by COHSASA 22 May 2025

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024: TikTok commits to supporting its community's mental well-being

Wellness

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024: TikTok commits to supporting its community's mental well-being

10 Oct 2024

Source: The Rural Healthcare Advocacy Project.

Healthcare

A holistic approach will build a stronger rural healthcare system

12 Jul 2024

Image source: onur kocamaz –

Public Health

New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

Source: iStock.

Public Health

Urgent call to action: Combatting chronic kidney disease crisis in Africa

18 Mar 2024

Medtech

Unmasking deepfakes: Navigating the threat to medical professional identity and trust

Brenda Kubheka-Chauke 7 Mar 2024

Public Health

Pharma Dynamics takes lead in translating medicine information leaflets into isiZulu

6 Feb 2024

Source: Arvind Raichur, chief executive officer and co-founder of the new telemedicine app, Eagle Intelligent Health.

Medtech

From remote corners to urban centres: Telemedicine's quest for health equity though literacy, education, and access

Arvind Raichur 14 Aug 2023

The role of leadership in supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

Mental health

The role of leadership in supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

Brian Eagar, Issued by MANGO-OMC 27 Jul 2023

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Environment & Natural Resources

Air pollution is a hidden pandemic in Africa - tips on how to reduce your exposure and help combat it

Gabriel Okello and Meelan Thondoo 12 May 2023

Socio-demographic characteristics that influence the costs of healthcare and wellness food products

Medical Aid

Socio-demographic characteristics that influence the costs of healthcare and wellness food products

Issued by Stone 31 Mar 2023

4 New Year's resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022

Environment & Natural Resources

4 New Year's resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022

Viniece Jennings 6 Jan 2022

Social Media

What will 2022 bring in the way of misinformation on social media?

Anjana Susarla, Dam Hee Kim and Ethan Zuckerman 4 Jan 2022

Milani.org.za offers mental support programmes for teachers

Education

Milani.org.za offers mental support programmes for teachers

15 Nov 2021

Vaccine mandates are being debated all over the world. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images

Ethics & Medicolegal

Why Covid-19 vaccines should be mandatory in South Africa

Keymanthri Moodley 11 Aug 2021

A bottle of Covid Organics, a herbal tea that authorities in Madagascar gave to students. Photo by Rijasolo/AFP via Getty Images

Covid-19

Why more must be done to fight bogus Covid-19 cure claims

Chimaraoke Izugbara & Mary O Obiyan 19 May 2020

Children at window of a building in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Children will be vulnerable if vaccinations are postponed. Photo by Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images

Covid-19

Coronavirus risks forcing South Africa to make health trade-offs it can ill afford

Karen Hofman & Susan Goldstein 17 Apr 2020

Commuters outside Nairobi Railway Station wash their hands before entering the train station as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Photo by Dennis Sigwe/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Public Health

Covid-19: a guide to good practice on keeping people well informed

Orkan Okan, Kristine Sørensen & Melanie Messer 23 Mar 2020

Jochai Ben-Avie, senior global policy manager at Mozilla.

Internet

Barriers to internet access in Africa revealed

2 Aug 2017

Management & Leadership

Good managers could put an end to sick days

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 2 Mar 2016

Setting sail for a better future

Non-profit

Setting sail for a better future

Lyndon Jaftha 16 May 2012

Healthcare

Doctors... do your patients understand your instructions?

3 Dec 2007