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Laser-based approaches in HIV diagnostics
The CSIR biophotonics team will be presenting on laser-based HIV diagnostics at a global conference this week... read
Generics set to boom in 2017
Generics set to boom in 2017
Despite unprecedented economic challenges, the South African generics industry is expected to grow in 2017... read
How should vaping be regulated?
How should vaping be regulated?
SA's health department plans to adopt a no-compromise position on vaping and related products... read
CSI
#OperationRehab: Free treatment offered for 1000 disabled Africans in India
#OperationRehab: Free treatment offered for 1000 disabled Africans in India
#OperationRehab aims to revolutionise the delivery of healthcare and education to disabled people in Africa... read
Hospital Groups
Mediclinic ventures into mental health
Mediclinic ventures into mental health
Mediclinic Southern Africa has acquired a majority stake in Life Path Health... read
Medical Aid
Ramasia's tenure with Bonitas ends
Ramasia's tenure with Bonitas ends
Dr Bobby Ramasia's contract as principal executive officer at Bonitas Medical Fund expired on 31 December 2016... read
Medical Research
Zuckerberg charity buys AI startup to battle disease
Zuckerberg charity buys AI startup to battle disease
A charitable foundation backed by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife said Monday it has bought a Canadian artificial intelligence startup as part of a mission to eradicate disease... read
Nutrition
WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
The WHO executive board has decided not to make recommendations to member states to impose a soft drinks tax... read
New magazine The Vegan Life launches
New magazine The Vegan Life launches
Media 24 launches The Vegan Life magazine on 30 January 2017 for R49, available from all major retailers, with a digital version purchasable at www.mysubs.co.za... read
Paediatrics
Bonitas introduces first dedicated toddlers health advice line
Bonitas introduces first dedicated toddlers health advice line

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Bonitas Medical Fund's Babyline offers its members help from professionals, as you take the necessary baby steps along the path of looking after the health of your toddler, up to the age of three... read
Pharmaceutical Companies
Johnson & Johnson plans to buy pharma group Actelion for $30bn
Johnson & Johnson plans to buy pharma group Actelion for $30bn
US pharmaceuticals giant Johnson & Johnson is buying Europe's biggest bio-pharmaceutical firm, Actelion, for $30bn in a deal that creates a new spin-off company... read
Public Health
New study: Fiscal interventions could ease SA's public health burden
New study: Fiscal interventions could ease SA's public health burden
A new report shows strong evidence that fiscal interventions would address health impacts and improve public health... read
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A lawsuit accuses major drug makers of fixing prices on insulin https://t.co/4gsrHHp7F9
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Stopping HIV from reproducing is vital to ending outbreak — and we've done just that. https://t.co/FYhD24xrSO https://t.co/UOcF0MJB8z
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Printed human body parts could soon be available for transplant https://t.co/NBuPqoNn9R
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Malaria drugs fail for first time on patients in UK https://t.co/d8yal3hsnp
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