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Bridging gaps in healthcare: WHO partners with UCT’s Global Surgery Division

News, Q&A

Vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly, will be the focus, with the goal of reducing preventable deaths and improving overall health outcomes.

Faith Mutizira
September 25, 2024

Scientists are a step closer to understanding how elite controllers suppress HIV in their bodies

News, Q&A, Research

There is a group of people who have HIV, are not on treatment, yet the virus in their bodies is undetectable. This population is known as elite controllers.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
July 23, 2024

Flu cases are on the rise in SA: What you should know

News, Q&A

Everyone can get the flu, but those at higher risk for severe illness include pregnant women, those with chronic diseases, and children under two years old.

Palesa Matlala
April 30, 2024

Cough syrup recall: What is diethylene glycol and what happens when you drink it?

Explainer, News, Q&A

SAHPRA has recalled some batches Benylin paediatric syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol.

Palesa Matlala
April 15, 2024

Vaginal discharge: expert tells us what’s normal, what’s not and when to worry

News, Q&A, Women's Health

We talk to Dr Sibu Lubelwana about vaginal health and sexual hygiene.

Oratile Kekana
April 12, 2024

City of Joburg officials visit Lilian Ngoyi explosion site

Joburg explosion: Methane gas is the cause – but how can this impact your health?

Health, News, Q&A

The City of Johannesburg announced on Wednesday methane gas caused the explosion that took place on Bree street (now called Lillian Ngoyi street) in the inner city. The explosion made international headlines in mid-July with footage of the explosion going…

Lilita Gcwabe
August 4, 2023

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