Five Life Esidimeni patients have been traced, the Gauteng Health Department has confirmed, leaving 16 still unaccounted for. The five were among 21 patients who were discharged ... Read more »
This resolution is a big blow to nurses as those on contract reportedly have limited benefits and cannot join unions. Their job security is also at stake, as it is not guaranteed ... Read more »
Armed assailants attacked an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, starting a fire and engaging in an extended gun battle with security forces, Read more »
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer, according to the World Health ... Read more »
The Democratic Republic of Congo needs an estimated U.S. $148 million to fight the current Ebola outbreak until July, says the World Bank, which has just announced grants of up to ... Read more »
South African parents are being warned by the authorities to be vigilant and aware of what their children are watching on television, YouTube and online. This as rumours spread of ... Read more »
Various HIV/Aids service providers are operating in isolation which sometimes leads to patients visiting more than one health center for the same service. Health authorities are ... Read more »
Access to adequate sanitation proves to be a significant challenge faced by Africa and elected officials from various countries met in Cape Town to brainstorm on how to achieve ... Read more »
An Irish medical project has made history by registering the world's first 'blockchain baby' in Tanzania in a project that has allowed for a baby to be born via the instrumental ... Read more »
An independent advisory body convened by the World Health Organization recommends the Ring vaccine be given to pregnant women in their second or third trimester, as well as to ... Read more »
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