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Preventing and managing chronic kidney disease, by Medshield

Noncommunicable diseases

Preventing and managing chronic kidney disease, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 3 days

Source: Shutterstock.

Specialties

Home dialysis: The affordable solution for kidney patients in remote areas

10 Apr 2025

Healthcare

Living with multiple chronic conditions cuts lives short – but Africans are overlooked in research

Isaac Kisiangani, Michele Ramsay, and Michelle Kamp 8 Apr 2025

Healthcare

Sugary drinks are a killer: a 20% tax would save lives and rands in South Africa

Susan Goldstein 4 Apr 2025

Advertising

ARB says complaint against Department of Health TV sugar ad holds merit

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Apr 2025

Source: © The 2025 EMEA Sabre Awards saw South Africa’s public relations and communications agencies, Retroviral and Razor PR, fly the flag high

PR & Communications

Retroviral and Razor PR fly the flag at the Sabre EMEA Awards

Danette Breitenbach 3 Apr 2025

Medshield shares how nutrition shapes your health and happiness

Nutrition

Medshield shares how nutrition shapes your health and happiness

Issued by Stone 1 Apr 2025

Medshield unpacks the good, the bad and the necessary of cholesterol

Noncommunicable diseases

Medshield unpacks the good, the bad and the necessary of cholesterol

Issued by Stone 31 Mar 2025

Transforming SA’s food landscape begins with a balanced breakfast, complete with whole grains

Nutrition

Transforming SA’s food landscape begins with a balanced breakfast, complete with whole grains

Mandy Murphy, Issued by Clockwork 10 Mar 2025

Healthcare

Why diabetes management is critical this World Kidney Day

10 Mar 2025

Image source: pikisuperstar from

Competition Law

SA competition watchdog probes Novo Nordisk and Sanofi over insulin

Maggie Fick and Nqobile Dludla 5 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

Pharmaceuticals

African drugmaker Aspen says new Latam and Eli Lilly portfolio boosting earnings

5 Mar 2025

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Education & Training

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 4 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

#World Obesity Day: Genetics play a role, but lifestyle is key, say experts

3 Mar 2025

Source: Global NCD Alliance Forum.

Healthcare

A breath of fresh air: How Kigali’s car-free Sundays keep people moving

Zano Kunene 28 Feb 2025

Source: Pexels.

Healthcare

Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health – 4 ways to fix this

Francisca Mutapi 25 Feb 2025

Source: ChatGPT.

NHI

#Sona2025: The NHI takes shape: What’s at stake for medical aids?

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

2024 was record low for mining fatalities

Mining

2024 was record low for mining fatalities

Lindsey Schutters 24 Jan 2025

Public Health

How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

Louise Baur, John B. Dixon, Priya Sumithran and Wendy A. Brown 23 Jan 2025

Virgin Active survey reveals the most outrageous wellness trends from 2024

Wellness

Virgin Active survey reveals the most outrageous wellness trends from 2024

16 Jan 2025

Medical Research

MARS Awards: South African researcher wins first place

Katja Hamilton 9 Jan 2025

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Trends

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Madelein O’Connell, Executive: Marketing, Sales and Corporate Relations at Bestmed Medical Scheme

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The role of medical schemes in preventative healthcare and wellness trends

Madelein O'Connell 13 Jan 2025

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Medical Aid

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Issued by Stone 12 Nov 2024

Pharmaceuticals

Urgent warning as fake Ozempic infiltrates South African market

11 Nov 2024

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Mental health

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Issued by Stone 5 Nov 2024

Healthcare

Is the sugar industry lying to us?

16 Oct 2024

Pick n Pay's fight against hunger in South Africa

ESG

Pick n Pay's fight against hunger in South Africa

15 Oct 2024

Bonitas – innovation, life stages and quality care

Medical Aid

Bonitas – innovation, life stages and quality care

Lee Callakoppen, Issued by Bonitas 14 Oct 2024

How to eat right for a better life

Nutrition

How to eat right for a better life

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Oct 2024

Northlink College’s The Link Show highlights the college's dedication to health and wellness

Higher Education

Northlink College’s The Link Show highlights the college's dedication to health and wellness

Issued by Northlink College 30 Sep 2024

Frank van den Driest was on stage at the Nedbank IMC Conference: Source: Supplied.

IMC Conference

#NedbankIMC2024: Why today's businesses need to ground success in more than profit

Karabo Ledwaba 30 Sep 2024

Pharmaceuticals

MiKO Pharma's new facility promises affordable, high-quality medicine across Africa

26 Sep 2024

Getting to grips with healthcare inflation

Medical Aid

Getting to grips with healthcare inflation

Kathy Malherbe, Issued by Bonitas 19 Sep 2024

Pharmaceuticals

Pharma Dynamics acquires MNI to expand in the thriving plant-based medicine market

6 Sep 2024

Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

Retailers

Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

4 Sep 2024

Public Health

Transforming heart health: Awareness saves lives

4 Sep 2024

Supplied image: The pilot project with NEED, ERA’s Enterprise Development Programme, is based at the Cape Town

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Pick n Pay e-waste initiative unlocks job creation for people with disabilities

23 Aug 2024

Public Health

Health Department: Mpox under control, stay vigilant

21 Aug 2024

Public Health

Sanofi commits to affordable insulin pens for diabetic patients

20 Aug 2024

Focus on cervical cancer in Women’s Month

Women's Health

Focus on cervical cancer in Women’s Month

Issued by CANSA 15 Aug 2024

Source: The Rural Healthcare Advocacy Project.

Healthcare

A holistic approach will build a stronger rural healthcare system

12 Jul 2024

Corporate wellness – a win-win for all

Medical Aid

Corporate wellness – a win-win for all

Issued by Bonitas 10 Jul 2024

Nutrition

Leveraging the power of nutrition to drive the potential of young minds

Mandy Murphy 11 Jul 2024

Source: Wikipedia.

Infectious Diseases

South Africa reports new mpox cases; deaths rise to three

26 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of the APCC, Ewa Skowronska.

Palliative care

‘More SA men need to be aware of palliative healthcare’ – APCC

25 Jun 2024

Day 3 winners from Cannes Lions 2024

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: Day 3: Grande Prix and Gold winners announced

Danette Breitenbach 21 Jun 2024

Source: Maize Suppliers.

Healthcare

Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame

Thokozani Simelane 14 Jun 2024