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Dementia set to double globally, WISH to stop it
The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), spearheaded by Qatar Foundation, published its report yesterday, 17 February 2015, to tackle the global rise in dementia and identify triggers for treatment, care and funding... read more>>



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'Jeans for Genes' campaign for this year's Rare Disease Day
This year's campaign for Rare Disease Day encourages the public to partake in collective action by donating R10, wearing a 'Jeans for Genes' ribbon to work or school and a favourite pair of jeans on 27 February 2015... read more>>
Pink mushroom punnets raise R400k+ for Reach for Recovery
The Power of Pink Pink Punnet 2014 campaign raised R445,643 for Reach for Recovery to purchase silicone prostheses for underprivileged women who can't afford reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy... read more>>
Cotlands phases out residential units

Issued by Cotlands

After much deliberation, Cotlands has decided to phase out its historical residential units both in Gauteng and Western Cape... read more>>
Hospital Groups
Centres of hurting not healing
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) published a report last week on the need for advancing patient safety to put an end to avoidable deaths that are ranked as the third biggest killer in the US, costing $1 trillion a year... read more>>
New interim CEO for COHSASA

Issued by COHSASA

Jacqui Stewart has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of COHSASA... read more>>
Mental health
Four tips to a stress-free me in 2015
In gauging the past year's stress, people need to review the triggers that can affect their overall wellbeing and ability to live a healthy and productive life and make a plan to change things in 2015... read more>>
Oncology
When cancer costs are nearly as high as cost of cancer
Leading cancer specialists from around the globe gathered on Wednesday, 18 February 2015, at the World Innovation Summit for Health to debate the increasing burden of worldwide spending on cancer treatment and care... read more>>
Public Health
Lifebuoy takes us back to the basics
Lifebuoy has reaffirmed its commitment to championing health and hygiene in South Africa... read more>>
SA health quality improvement and accreditation company gains international recognition

Issued by COHSASA

The South African-based NPO, COHSASA (The Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa), has received global recognition for its programmes to improve quality and safety in healthcare institutions... read more>>
SMASA is newest voice behind National Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day
International
Launch of Young Lions Health Award encourages creativity around health challenges
CANNES, FRANCE: The Young Lions Health Award is a new competition for young creatives and marketers that aims to improve challenges facing global health systems in developing countries. read more>>
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