Health

Every October over Transport Month, Engen rolls out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa.  This annual initiative reaffirms its commitment...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is urging people living with diabetes not to ignore tingling, burning, pain, or numbness in their feet,...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is helping people understand what the numbers on a cholesterol test mean and why knowing these numbers...

Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa (21 September 2026): Across South Africa, young people continue to call for dignity, equality and recognition. Their experiences on...

Johannesburg, South Africa – September 21, 2026: As Africa’s populations age and healthcare systems face evolving demands, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine...

More time behind screens and less time outdoors are contributing to a global increase in nearsightedness (myopia) in children and young adults and raising...

There are many people in South Africa who require additional respiratory support, and there are various options available to assist them. While mask-based respiratory...

South Africa’s nursing shortage is no longer simply a question of having enough nurses. Increasingly, the more difficult question is whether healthcare facilities can...

From 21 to 27 September 2026, Retina South Africa joins patient and disability organisations around the world in observing World Retina Week, culminating in...

In 2016, Black girls' hair became a national debate after pupils at Pretoria Girls High challenged school rules governing how they could wear it....

Barefoot Season Is Back. Are Your Feet Ready? Slops, sandals and barefoot days are making their return. Before summer gets properly underway, there are a...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging people to pay closer attention to changes in their eyes during Eye Care Awareness Month...