New study reveals three deadliest cancers in South Africa
A new Global Burden of Disease Study urges increased prevention efforts and vigilance in early…
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Major HIV vaccine trial in South Africa stokes hope
After decades of shadowboxing with the human immunodeficiency virus, researchers were encouraged four years ago…
World Psychiatry Association International Congress 2016
The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is hosting a World Psychiatric Association (WPA) International…
New genetic chip a step toward diversity in African genome sequencing
Africa is uncharted territory when it comes to sequencing genomes and studying genetic causes for diseases that…
Monthly cost of US$1-2 per person could ensure access to basic package of 201 essential medicines
Strong global and national leadership is needed as lack of access to essential medicines threatens…
Zimbabwe selected for groundbreaking HIV vaccine research
Zimbabwe will participate in the first ever HIV vaccine research trials conducted in four continents…
People in Africa are living longer but diseases of lifestyle are on the rise
Malaria, HIV, pneumonia, and diarrhoea are the leading killers on the African continent, according to…
African countries step up contributions to the Global Fund
African countries increased investments in the Global Fund as global health partners seek to galvanise…
Lagos sparks hope for malaria end
Prevalence of malaria has dropped across the country, raising hopes the disease could be brought…
Gauteng health dismisses rotavirus outbreak rumours
The Gauteng Department of Health would like to dispel any rumours of Rotavirus outbreak in…