Dr Kashmal Kalan, Medical Director at Alvi Armani South Africa

Brows on the rise: Why eyebrow transplants are seeing rapid growth

Demand for hair restoration is surging, and eyebrow transplants are emerging as one of the fastest-growing procedures worldwide. According to the International Society of...
Heat, chill, repeat! Step into the contrast therapy experience at One Flow

Heat, chill, repeat! Step into the contrast therapy experience at One...

Cape Town is South Africa’s leading destination for wellness tourism with authorities and analysts reporting a 45.2% visitor engagement rate in the wellness activities...
More sunshine means more reason to check in on your skin

More sunshine means more reason to check in on your skin

We love our South African summers the braais, the beach, the sunshine. But with all that joy comes a reality we can’t afford to...
Cerelac is a popular baby cereal produced by Nestlé. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks.

Calls for Nestlé to remove sugar from baby foods

20 African civil society organisations have called on Nestlé to stop adding sugar to baby products. This comes after reports that Nestlé Cerelac...
Illustration: Lisa Nelso

Release of useful health statistics: 2015 to 2025

Earlier this year, we made a request for data to the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) using the Promotion of Access to Information Act....
THE UNSUNG HERO OF YOUR PANTRY (AND YOUR HEALTH)

THE UNSUNG HERO OF YOUR PANTRY (AND YOUR HEALTH)

Pop quiz: What’s packed with fibre and nutrients, supports heart health, and is probably already in your kitchen? If you said ‘whole grains,’ congratulations...
How pharmacists are strengthening South Africa’s healthcare system

How pharmacists are strengthening South Africa’s healthcare system

Pharmacists play a pivotal frontline healthcare role, which brings much relief to South Africa’s overburdened healthcare system. As the most accessible healthcare professionals, especially...
How South Africa’s corporate medical aid landscape is changing in 2026

How South Africa’s corporate medical aid landscape is changing in 2026

When it comes to corporate medical aid options in South Africa, there’s less choice than initially meets the eye. Although over 70 medical schemes...
When Is a Carotid Artery Stent the Best Option?

When Is a Carotid Artery Stent the Best Option?

Knowing when a carotid artery stent is the right choice can be life-saving. This advanced yet straightforward procedure can restore blood flow to the...
Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda

Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda

Geneva, Switzerland , 28 November 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- African countries have reached consensus on the priority actions, commitments and milestones that will shape the...
Dr. Nombuso Madonsela

Securing Africa’s Health Demands Domestic Resource Mobilisation and Political Courage, says...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Africa stands at a defining moment in health financing. As global aid contracts and donor priorities shift, the future of...
AHF: Ghana and DRC Presidents Call for Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa at AIDS Conference (ICASA 2025)

AHF: Ghana and DRC Presidents Call for Regional Health Leadership and...

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Global Public Health Institute, in collaboration with The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), will host a High-Level Summit on Regional...