Initiative aims to use nanotechnology to purify water
A five-year project focusing on the use of nanotechnology for addressing environmental challenges in Africa…
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African experts review Draft Treaty to establish AMA in 2018
The goal to establish the African Medicines Agency (AMA) in 2018 as a Specialised Agency…
Human Papillomavirus vaccine rolls out in South Africa
The North West Health Department in partnership with the Basic Education Department will be rolling…
The Medical Research Council injects R10 million into fight against life threatening health conditions
The Medical Research Council (MRC) has put up R10 million to boost the development of…
Link between malaria resistance and breast cancer spread, study suggests
Scientists in South Africa have found a link between a particular type of malaria resistance…
Locally made genetic chip to transform African health sector
South African scientists have developed a chip containing millions of genes that are commonly found…
New study reveals three deadliest cancers in South Africa
A new Global Burden of Disease Study urges increased prevention efforts and vigilance in early…
Major HIV vaccine trial in South Africa stokes hope
After decades of shadowboxing with the human immunodeficiency virus, researchers were encouraged four years ago…
Gauteng health dismisses rotavirus outbreak rumours
The Gauteng Department of Health would like to dispel any rumours of Rotavirus outbreak in…
Virtual medical lab to transform healthcare in Africa
A new state of the art medical laboratory opened in Cape Town, South Africa, where…