21 September 2018

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SA’s ‘remarkable leadership’ could turn global tide against TB

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In the run-up to the first-ever United Nations high-level meeting (HLM) on tuberculosis (TB) next week, the global health community has praised South Africa for its role in tackling the world's deadliest infectious disease.

Amy Green
September 21, 2018

Union goes to court today over ‘death trap’ building

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The Department of Health (DoH) and Public Works will go to court on Friday to fight a case laid against them by the Public Servants Association (PSA) about the beleaguered Civitas building in Tshwane.

Ramatamo and Ramatamo
September 21, 2018

NCDs cause 70 percent of deaths

Health

Seven out of 10 deaths worldwide were caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2016, particularly cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.

kerrycullinan
September 21, 2018

Malaria cases reported in Limpopo

Our Health

While some parts of Limpopo Province have started reporting cases of malaria, the Malaria Institute in the province has dismissed claims of an outbreak saying everything is in place to control further infections.