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South African women lead in early cancer detection, driving better outcomes

South African women lead in early cancer detection, driving better outcomes

An analysis of Liberty’s 2024 Claim Statistics has revealed a compelling trend: South African women are more proactive than men in undergoing early cancer screening, leading to earlier diagnoses and improved recovery outcomes.According to the

Sanofi steps up investment in SA healthcare with new leadership and stronger local partnerships

Sanofi steps up investment in SA healthcare with new leadership and stronger local partnerships

Sanofi has reaffirmed its commitment to South African healthcare with the appointment of two senior leaders and a renewed focus on supporting healthcare professionals, expanding local partnerships, and improving access to essential treatments in key

Is wellness a business imperative or an HR tick-box?

Is wellness a business imperative or an HR tick-box?

Wellness is the buzzword of our time, not to mention the feel-good flavour of HR at the moment. How organisations are approaching wellness activities and interventions may vary, from the occasional mental health webinar or

The latest South Africa Spencer Stuart Board Index: diversity and female representation stand out.

The latest South Africa Spencer Stuart Board Index: diversity and female representation stand out.

Diversity features prominently in the annual South Africa Spencer Stuart Board Index, which reports that women currently hold 37% of board director positions within JSE Top 50 companies, up from 35% in 2023. They also hold 40%

AI Is Powering a New Healthcare Vision for South Africa

AI Is Powering a New Healthcare Vision for South Africa

Dean Wolson, General Manager: Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo Africa South African healthcare leaders are outpacing their global counterparts when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, particularly in clinical decision-making and exploring the potential of generative

What’s fuelling severe asthma in SA, and how to fix it

What’s fuelling severe asthma in SA, and how to fix it

May is Asthma Awareness Month, an important opportunity to focus on the challenges faced by people living with asthma in South Africa, particularly those with severe and uncontrolled symptoms.Asthma is one of the country’s most

Shaping a practical healthcare system for South Africa

Shaping a practical healthcare system for South Africa

Zanele Matome, CEO of Welo HealthSouth Africa’s healthcare system is under immense pressure. From ageing infrastructure to overburdened public hospitals, the cracks are widening, and the consequences are deeply human. The truth is that our

Ener-G-Africa Launches 5 Clean Cookstove and Solar Retail Outlets in Zambia

Ener-G-Africa Launches 5 Clean Cookstove and Solar Retail Outlets in Zambia

Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has opened five retail stores in, Lusaka, Zambia. The stores ensure EGA’s extensive range of energy saving products are more accessible to consumers in Zambia.“Zambia’s heavy reliance on charcoal and firewood for cooking has

Foreign cuts force South Africa to rethink healthcare with local solutions

Foreign cuts force South Africa to rethink healthcare with local solutions

Adcock Ingram Critical Care (AICC) newly appointed Operations Executive, Lucelle Iyer South Africa’s healthcare sector faces mounting pressure as international funding withdrawals threaten critical research and services. Without the financial support, medical advancements are being jeopardised

Newly renovated state-of-the-art paediatric burns unit launched at Bara

Newly renovated state-of-the-art paediatric burns unit launched at Bara

In a bid to improve the care, management, and treatment outcomes of paediatric surgical and burns patients, a newly renovated paediatric burns unit to the value of R26 million donated by Surgeons for Little Lives