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NHI: Can we afford national health insurance?
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
While it remains unclear how much money will be required to finance the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) nor where the funds will come from, a public health medicine specialist recommends that the government increase taxes to raise funds. Prof Susan Goldstein, Deputy Director and COO at the SAMRC Centre
#Aids2022: How data can aid HIV prevention
Faith Mutizira
Data collection and how each country can trigger action plans in the fight against HIV came under the spotlight at the 2022 AIDS Conference. The Imperial College of London’s Jeffrey Eaton said there are opportunities to use granular data to deliver HIV prevention services more effectively. While talking about the
SAHPRA confirms COVID-19 jab related death
Lilita Gcwabe
A recipient of the COVID-19Â Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster has died, as confirmed by the South African Health Products and Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) earlier today. Since the start of the pandemic, this is South Africa’s first casualty out of 160 deaths investigated. “It is with very sad hearts today
Study: Kidney function test not suitable for Africans
Lilita Gcwabe
Researchers have discovered that a widely used blood test to detect kidney function is off the mark among African populations. The serum creatinine test measures the amount of creatinine in your blood. According to the National Kidney Foundation, creatinine is: “A waste product that comes from the normal wear and
Stemming the HIV tide among Africa’s girls and women
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Over four thousand new HIV infections are recorded among girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa every week. However, an expert believes that access to information about the virus can turn these numbers around. Patricia Machawira, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) ‘s Regional Advisor on Education
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STATEMENT BY PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
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