Health Matters

A vaccine wake-up call for South Africa

South Africa is facing a growing public health concern, as large numbers of children1 miss out on life-saving vaccinations. According to Dr Zeina Elian, Vaccines Medical Head for Sanofi Africa, the country is seeing a resurgence in ‘zero dose’...

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 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?

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 training session to smaller...

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% of non-executive...

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...

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 common chronic...

Shaping a practical healthcare system for South Africa

Zanele Matome, CEO of Welo Health South 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 system...

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 led...
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