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Medical Aid

Profmed addresses the systemic needs of breast cancer in SA

22 Oct 2024

Source: Pexels.

Healthcare

African women leaders unite to launch Africa Breast Cancer Council

21 Oct 2024

Medshield launches 2025 benefits, unlocking personalised value for members as their Partner for Life

Medical Aid

Medshield launches 2025 benefits, unlocking personalised value for members as their Partner for Life

Issued by Stone 11 Oct 2024

Oncology

Liberty introduces innovative new cancer cover

7 Oct 2024

Care coordination is vital to achieving better health outcomes, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Care coordination is vital to achieving better health outcomes, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 23 Sep 2024

Kia supports the annual Seven7 Drive in aid of kids with cancer for the 9th time

Events & Shows

Kia supports the annual Seven7 Drive in aid of kids with cancer for the 9th time

Issued by Kia South Africa 17 Sep 2024

Public-private collaboration: Could this breakthrough model lead the future of national health?

Oncology

Public-private collaboration: Could this breakthrough model lead the future of national health?

Issued by Icon Oncology 10 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Nokuzola Mtshiya, Head: Stakeholder Relations and Business Development, Board of Healthcare Funders.

Financial Services

Shattering ceilings: How women are revolutionising healthcare in SA

29 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: Supplied.

Healthcare

Western Cape rolls out first advanced radiation therapy system

8 Aug 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

Icon Oncology launches state-of-the-art full-service oncology centre in Johannesburg.

Oncology

Icon Oncology launches state-of-the-art full-service oncology centre in Johannesburg.

Issued by Icon Oncology 24 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Bronwyn Knight, chief executive officer of Grit Mauritius.

Healthcare

Healthcare real estate is transforming Mauritius’s investment landscape

18 Jun 2024

Source: Department of Science and Innovation.

Healthcare

Nzimande unveils inaugural nuclear medicine research facility in Pretoria

23 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Master of Architecture graduate, Nirdosh Ramjiawan.

Interior Design

Architect prepares oncology patients for KZN's first holistic healing retreat

16 May 2024

Fine agency is a finalist for their campaign.

Advertising

South Africa's Fine agency named finalist at NYF Health Awards

2 May 2024

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

Oncology

7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncology

Issued by Icon Oncology 11 Apr 2024

Growthpoint Healthcare adds Johannesburg Eye Hospital to its portfolio

Facilities & Property Management

Growthpoint Healthcare adds Johannesburg Eye Hospital to its portfolio

Issued by Catchwords 5 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Anthony Pedersen, interim chief executive officer of Icon.

Oncology

RMB Ventures and Bopa Moruo acquires majority stake in Icon Oncology Holdings

20 Mar 2024

Source: Pexels.

Palliative care

Unveiling the heroes: A look behind the scenes of integrating palliative care into SA's public health system

Katja Hamilton 14 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Sheraan Amod, founder and chief executive officer of RecoMed.

Medtech

Japanese pharma Eisai invests in RecoMed

6 Mar 2024

Source: 123RF/svershinsky

Public Health

South Korea: Junior doctors strike amid concerns over low doctor-to-patient ratio

Katja Hamilton 4 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Life Healthcare.

Hospital Groups

Life Healthcare expands renal care services in Southern Africa

26 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Ogilvy Health world team.

Oncology

Ogilvy Health champions South Africa's first patient-led cancer registry

26 Feb 2024

NHI

#BudgetSpeech2024: Government allocates R848bn for health sector, prioritises NHI

23 Feb 2024

Oncology

Is it time for a Cancer Act in South Africa?

Noni Sophe 15 Feb 2024

Icon Oncology upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

Oncology

Icon Oncology upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

Issued by Icon Oncology 6 Feb 2024

Lace Up for Cancer and the 10s join forces

Palliative care

Lace Up for Cancer and the 10s join forces

Issued by Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) 1 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Pharmaceuticals

Bayer says to outsource some aspects of pharma business in Africa

Duncan Miriri 31 Jan 2024

NHI

Does NHI spell the end for medical aid and gap cover?

24 Jan 2024

#BestofBiz 2023: Healthcare

Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2023: Healthcare

19 Dec 2023

Specialist team celebrates opening of dedicated unit to fight cancer in young people

Oncology

Specialist team celebrates opening of dedicated unit to fight cancer in young people

Issued by Icon Oncology 11 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied.

Hospital Groups

Life Healthcare Group posts strong financials, plans Alliance Medical Group sale

20 Nov 2023

Source: Pixabay.

Oncology

Turkey aids Palestinian cancer patients amid Israel-Hamas conflict

16 Nov 2023

Oncology

South Africa's sun exposure heightens skin-cancer risk

14 Nov 2023

Source: Luum Awards For the first time, an African agency, Nigeria's X3M Idea, has been named Independent Agency of the Year at the Luum Awards

Advertising

Nigeria's X3M Ideas wins Luum Awards Independent Agency of the Year - a first for Africa

9 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. James White, head of sales and marketing at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

Oncology

Prostate cancer is one of the most common male cancers in South Africa - how would you deal with a diagnosis?

7 Nov 2023

Source: Derrick Akpalu, co-founder and chief executive officer of Revna Biosciences.

Oncology

RevnaBio revolutionises cancer diagnostics in West Africa with advanced molecular testing

2 Nov 2023

Source: City of Hope.

Healthcare

Breakthroughs in medicine: top virologist on the two most important developments for Africa

Oyewale Tomori 2 Nov 2023

Healthcare

5 ways Google Health is using AI in Africa

24 Oct 2023

Source: Annie Gwerengwe, founder and managing director of Zarcare.

Public Health

Zarcare and UWC collaborate to promote breast wellness

17 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

Roche Pharma launches #30DaysIsALifetime campaign

17 Oct 2023

Medtech

AI's role in imaging and diagnostics: Insights abound as Africa Health Congress 2023 kicks off

17 Oct 2023

Ogilvy SA won a Bronze Award. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Ogilvy SA, Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai and Impact BBDO Dubai awarded at the LIA

13 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme.

Healthcare

Comprehensive healthcare support vital in ensuring food security

Josua Joubert 12 Oct 2023

Pharmaceuticals

Moroccan pharmaceutical firm Sothema mulls east African plant

10 Oct 2023

Impact of breast cancer on mental health

Oncology

Impact of breast cancer on mental health

Issued by CANSA 29 Sep 2023

The ad is the only African campaign to make it onto the shortlist. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted at The Care Awards

21 Sep 2023

Medshield: Early warning signs of male cancers

Oncology

Medshield: Early warning signs of male cancers

Issued by Stone 15 Sep 2023

Cohsasa appoints new board members

Healthcare

Cohsasa appoints new board members

Issued by COHSASA 1 Sep 2023