Health

CAPRISA study on HIV antibodies released

Mar 4 at 15:33, SAST

The discovery of how a KwaZulu-Natal woman’s body responded to her HIV infection by making potent antibodies (called broadly neutralising antibodies, because they are able to kill multiple strains of HIV from across the world), has been released by the CAPRISA consortium of AIDS researchers jointly with scientists from the United States.

Lifebuoy launches Adopt-a-Village initiative

Mar 3 at 11:34, SAST

Developing a daily hand washing routine, using soap and running water, has been shown to be among the most effective and inexpensive ways to help prevent these common infections. However, despite its life saving potential, many people have yet to adopt a simple daily hand washing routine.

Maternal health improves in Gauteng

Feb 10 at 16:10, SAST

Improved services for mothers and children has seen the mortality rate for children under the age of five drop 7.3 percentage points from 10.7% in 2006 to 3.4% in mid- 2013, Hope Papo, Gauteng's MEC for Health, said in a statement issued to mark the start of Reproductive Health Month.

Putting the brakes on HIV

Feb 6 at 11:36, SAST

Adcock Ingram, Scania, SWHAP and Shell One Stop Join Forces to Promote Road Safety and HIV Awareness Amongst Truck Drivers..

Mandela family thank the medical fraternity

Feb 4 at 10:44, SAST

In a special tribute to the medical fraternity, Mrs Machel, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, HRH Zenani Mandela-Dlamini, Zindzi Mandela, Ndileka Mandela and Josina Machel, shared their deepest respect and gratitude on behalf of the Mandela family with the many medical specialists and professionals who had, over the years, ensured his strength and health so that he could serve his nation and the world from the time of his release from prison.

Grant for development of eye health mobile app

Jan 29 at 11:06, SAST

An ophthalmology registrar at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr William Mapham, recently won a R1 million research development grant from SAB to develop the ‘Vula’ eye health mobile phone application.

Upgraded Paediatric Ward for Victoria Hospital, Wynberg

Jan 23 at 13:09, SAST

Today is the official opening of the upgraded Paediatric Ward and revamped Paediatric Outpatients Department at Victoria Hospital in Wynberg, Cape Town, which was made possible by the Children’s Hospital Trust, in partnership with the Ackerman Family Foundation.

New HIV infections, AIDS deaths fall

Jan 20 at 12:29, SAST

New HIV infections in South Africa have fallen by a third since 2004, according to a report handed to Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Friday.

Global innovators gather in Cape Town to re-imagine African healthcare

Jan 13 at 12:36, SAST

A new collaboration between the UCT Graduate School of Business and the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences is set to harness a needs-based approach to healthcare innovation in Africa.

South African to head global nursing society

Dec 4, 2013 at 13:46, SAST

South African Hester Klopper was appointed president of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), at its 42nd Biennial Convention in Indianapolis in the United States last month.

Source: The Good News
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