The rights and duties of users and health care providers are clearly described and should be enforceable. In practice there are many barriers in both the public and private sectors. Photo: Giorgos Moutafis, courtesy of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders).

These are our rights when we use medicines

GroundUp proposed that the right to be informed should be recognised as a human right. The right to be informed is already included in...
From Gym to Boardroom: A Performance Revolution is Underway

From Gym to Boardroom: A Performance Revolution is Underway

What if elite-level performance tools weren’t just for athletes? What if the same strategies used to train Formula 1 drivers and national sports teams...
Gates Foundation Announces Catalytic Funding to Spark New Era of Women-Centered Research and Innovation

Gates Foundation Announces Catalytic Funding to Spark New Era of Women-Centered...

Investments Through 2030 to Catalyze Innovation in Maternal, Menstrual, Gynecological, and Sexual Health for Women Globally SEATTLE, 5 August 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The Gates Foundation...
6 Ways Chamomile Tea Supports Health and Natural Ageing

6 Ways Chamomile Tea Supports Health and Natural Ageing

The relentless pursuit of youth seems to be slowing down in a world that’s starting to embrace natural ageing, with more focus on wellness...
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Women’s Month talk: The effects of gynaecological issues on the skin

In South Africa, we celebrate Women’s Month in August, and this is an excellent opportunity for us to shine a brighter light on prevalent...
Finland’s Quiet Healthcare Revolution: When Adults Are Treated Like Adults

Finland’s Quiet Healthcare Revolution: When Adults Are Treated Like Adults

While much of Europe clings to healthcare models built on ritualized waiting rooms, cryptic referrals, and a deeply entrenched belief that bureaucracy equals safety,...
WHX Cape Town

WHX Cape Town: Rebuilding Africa’s healthcare systems, one practical solution at...

Africa’s premier healthcare event, WHX Cape Town (formerly Africa Health) returns from 2-4 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). With more than...
WHO urges action on hepatitis, announcing hepatitis D as carcinogenic

WHO urges action on hepatitis, announcing hepatitis D as carcinogenic

GENEVA, Switzerland, 30 July 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- As we mark World Hepatitis Day, WHO calls on governments and partners to urgently accelerate efforts to...
3 Misconceptions People Have About Therapy

3 Misconceptions People Have About Therapy

You’ve probably heard it before: “I don’t need therapy. I’m not broken.” Or maybe you’ve said it yourself. It’s a common sentiment, and it...
Forecasting feelings: Cipla launch ground-breaking mental health campaign

Forecasting feelings: Cipla launch ground-breaking mental health campaign

Cape Town, South Africa – July 2025. Mental Health is a global health crisis. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 1 billion...
Did you know that your skin ages faster in winter? Here’s why

Did you know that your skin ages faster in winter? Here’s...

Skin ageing is one of the most significant skincare concerns, affecting men and women of all skin types and tones. Sagging skin, loss of...
Comprehensive Health Insurance: Features, Benefits, and Why You Need It

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Features, Benefits, and Why You Need It

Comprehensive health insurance serves as a safety net, protecting you and your loved ones from the financial strain of medical emergencies. In today’s fast-paced...