Botswana receives award for excellent control of malaria
Botswana has received the 2016 African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) award, in recognition of its…
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10 million African children obese or overweight
Obesity is on the rise in a rapidly urbanising Africa. A new report from the World…
Gauteng Health confirms four typhoid cases
The Gauteng Health Department on Sunday confirmed that four cases of typhoid fever have been…
Skin lightening products trade thrives despite health dangers
Extra-Clair, Peau Claire, Ketazol, Diproson, Movate, G&G, Maxi-Light, Caro Light, Skin Light, among others. These…
South Africa needs to spend more on healthcare to achieve universal cover
For the second time the world is celebrating Universal Health Coverage Day. It comes as…
Crucial licensing Agreement signed to boost HIV treatment in Africa
Generic manufacturer of a key antiretroviral treatment has been made possible by a new licensing…
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa 2015 programme honours Africa’s female scientists
Science knows no boundaries, and that includes gender as well as age. African women have…
Africa’s First Ladies and China commit to AIDS-free target
Africa’s First Ladies and China have committed to working towards attaining the global objective of…
Philips demonstrates its commitment to a more sustainable future at the Africa Innovation Experience 2015
Around the globe, disruption, innovation, and the rapid pace of technological development is reshaping consumer…
HIV vaccine could be a reality soon, say researchers
A South African research team has published a study that has significant implications for the…