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What we know about how 'forever chemicals' affect health

WEBThursday 04 April 2024 - 09:00am. WASHINGTON - Invisible, omnipresent "forever chemicals" have been linked to a wide range of serious effects on human health, …

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EC nurses demand jobs, set deadline for response

WEBWorld Asthma Day | Around 1,000 asthma-related deaths per day

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Phaahla: NHI Bill lays foundation for healthcare reform

WEBHowever, the Health Minister insists it will bring much-needed reform to the country's healthcare system. Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla has welcomed …

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Flu Season Health Department urges public to vaccinate

WEBDURBAN - It's that time of the year - flu season. The Health Department is urging the public to make sure their vaccinations are up-to-date. The Respiratory …

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EC Health Department medico-legal claims total R40bn

WEBEAST LONDON - A whopping R40-billion in medico-legal claims is the amount the Eastern Cape Health Department could fork out if they lose lawsuits against …

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Gauteng Health reports over 7,000 infections at hospitals

WEBJOHANNESBURG - Nearly 7,500 patients picked up an infection in Gauteng's public hospitals, in the last year. In addition, this has been blamed mostly on …

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SA's health emergency Professionals march to demand …

WEBPRETORIA - Unemployed healthcare professionals are marching to the Health Department in Pretoria. They are demanding to be placed at hospitals and clinics. READ: Doctors who are unemployed will be

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The state of mental health in SA

WEBThursday 30 November 2023 - 15:48pm. JOHANNESBURG - The South African Society of Psychiatrists recently held a congress on the state of mental health in the country. …

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Stop Cholera Outbreak Free State on high alert

WEBBLOEMFONTEIN - The Free State Health Department says it is concerned about the cholera outbreak in the province. It has urged residents especially those in …

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WATCH 124 bogus doctors arrested

WEBHealth Minister Joe Phaahla has confirmed that they have arrested 124 fake doctors. The Health Professions Council of SA established an office to clamp down on …

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SA’s health emergency Health officials visit Eersterust Clinic

WEBSome of the challenges here are long queues and staffers working over time to treat over 500 patients a day. Some patients say it takes hours before they are …

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NHI expected to be signed into law soon

WEBJOHANNESBURG - The National Health Insurance Bill will be enacted soon. That's according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on the sidelines …

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WATCH Ramaphosa to sign NHI Bill into law

WEBPRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa will finally sign the National Health Insurance Bill into law on Wednesday. The signing ceremony will take place at the Union …

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Budget speech 2024 Call for increase in Health Promotion Levy

WEBJOHANNESBURG - The Healthy Living Alliance wants a sweet surprise from the Finance Minister. It's calling for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy, …

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Economic cost of SA’s mental health crisis

WEBJOHANNESBURG - Mental health conditions cost the South African economy up to R161-billion per year if left untreated. Health economists warn that lost days of …

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Gaza health system 'completely obliterated': UN expert

WEBMonday 22 April 2024 - 16:40pm. Israel's war in Gaza has from the start been a "war on the right to health" and has "obliterated" the Palestinian territory's health system, a UN …

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Infamous 'Dr Lani' arrested at hospital

WEBMonday 30 October 2023 - 06:20am. JOHANNESBURG - The infamous so-called doctor, Matthew Lani, has been arrested. He was caught as he entered the Helen Joseph …

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Discussion NHI bill likely to face immediate legal action

WEBJOHANNESBURG - Despite much opposition, President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the National Health Insurance Bill. it's likely to face immediate legal action from …

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Kenya health ministry says deal signed to end doctors' strike

WEBWednesday 08 May 2024 - 17:04pm. NAIROBI - Kenya's government has signed a deal with striking doctors, the health ministry announced Wednesday, after …

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