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Giving Africa's medical innovations a global audience
[Leigh Andrews] What do the realms of TV, medical issues and Africa have in common? The Med in Africa show says Alex Jakana, Executive Producer, Editorial Partnerships for BBC Africa... read more>>



HIV/AIDS
HIV infections decline over last decade
According to an International Labour Organisation (ILO) study, the number of HIV infections has declined steadily over the last decade in general terms... read more>>
Hospital Groups
Medical training at SMU advanced with Netcare donation
A R100,000 donation has been made by the Netcare Foundation to the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University's Anatomy Department for the establishment of a freezer room (with a temperature of -27°C) for medical training purposes... read more>>
Malaria
Half the world affected by treatable, preventable disease
Meet 'Goodbye Malaria', an initiative by African entrepreneurs and a genuine force for good, taking our greatest strength as Africans, creativity, to solve one of Africa's biggest problems... read more>>
Medical Aid
Medical watchdog head may settle

Tamar Kahn

Medical Research
Yale scientists use gene editing to correct mutation in cystic fibrosis

Ziba Kashef

Yale researchers successfully corrected the most common mutation in the gene that causes cystic fibrosis, a lethal genetic disorder... read more>>
Nutrition
Fad will not beat flab, warns Faculty of Medicine
People should not opt for a fast or fad diet as it could be potentially harmful to them. It is not easy to lose weight but with all the misinformation available, people choose to follow fad diets because they are easy and there is a ready-made market... read more>>
Paediatrics
Fewer doses of antibody for pneumonia, bronchiolitis possible, YSPH-led study finds

Denise L Meyer

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in U.S. children under the age of one. While there is no current vaccine, children at high risk for RSV can receive a preventive therapy... read more>>
Surgical Procedures
10 things to consider before surgery
It is natural to feel anxious and apprehensive ahead of a surgical procedure. Information can, however, empower one and allow one to make the most informed choices and understand the procedure... read more>>
Business
Trevor Noah puts SA comedy on the international radar

Leigh Andrews

Most of the nation is bursting with pride that local comedian Trevor Noah is soon to host one of the most popular daily satirical news shows in the world - here are the implications... read more>>
Six ways to balance work and family
In today's modern age, it is difficult to live a life that balances your professional responsibilities with your family duties... read more>>
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