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The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) welcomes the Gauteng High Court Certificate of Need judgement handed down earlier today. We agree that South Africa needs more medical skills and […]
The drive to be as independent as possible has seen Gerhard van der Wath thrive following a catastrophic rugby injury, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld. On 16 April 2011, Van der […]
The Hospital Association of South Africa welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement of the Government of National Unity Cabinet. The immense task of building a country that works for all its people […]
It’s reported that close on 50% of South Africans over 15 live with hypertension1 – also known as the silent killer. Even more alarming is 50% are undiagnosed and untreated2. This […]
Drinking and driving has been the scourge of South Africa’s roads for decades, but sadly the very people charged with keeping our roads safe are themselves victims of the very […]
Congenital Heart Disease babies at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital are the first to receive innovative Voice and Heartbeat Recording Devices that will offer the children and their parents vital […]
Between 2011 and 2019, life expectancy across sub-Saharan Africa rose from 57.56 to 61.24 years. While there was a slight dip at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that rise is pretty […]
Highly successful leaders understand the importance of self-care as a foundation for their effectiveness and well-being. There is a plethora of literature and articles on this topic which often focus on […]
There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding when it comes to medical aid versus medical insurance, and where hospital plans fit in, and this can make it difficult to […]
Robotic-assisted surgery has rapidly become a surgical treatment of choice internationally – surgeries are more precise and less invasive; recovery times are shorter, and complications are minimised, writes Wendy Bussey, […]
By Wendy Bussey, Business Development at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions The need for gynaecology does not end with a woman’s childbearing years, and effective care following menopause remains essential. This […]
If your workplace has turned rather hostile due to COVID-19 panic, you’re not alone. Although sickness in the workplace is not uncommon, the strict guidelines in place to reduce transmission […]
As hospitals around the world are trying to fight the ongoing onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of well-maintained, fully functioning hospitals and clinics is continuously being highlighted.
Burt Rodrigues CEO of Biodx and dermatologist, Dr Selwyn Schwartz, gives their insight into hand sanitisers.