Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is one of two Gauteng hospitals with a total backlog of about 3,000 cancer patients waiting for radiation treatment. A court has now ruled that this is unconstitutional. Archive photo: Masego Mafata

Court orders Gauteng health department to treat cancer patients

The Gauteng Department of Health is appealing against the Johannesburg High Court ruling ordering it to “take all steps necessary” to provide radiation...
MatCH has been placed in voluntary business rescue after cuts to its USAID-funded projects. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

USAID cuts force HIV and TB services into business rescue

MatCH, which provides HIV and TB services in three provinces, told almost 900 employees it would not be able to pay their salaries...
Merz Aesthetics®, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, is proud to announce world-renowned actress, director and producer, Salma Hayek Pinault, as the first-ever global brand ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME.

Merz Aesthetics® Announces Salma Hayek Pinault as First-Ever Global Brand Ambassador...

Marking Salma Hayek Pinault’s first aesthetics collaboration, the new Ultherapy PRIME campaign aims to set a new standard for the future of beauty and...
Among the growing number of natural products, Slim & Burn by South African wellness brand Gloot has attracted attention as a botanical-based alternative designed to support the body's natural appetite and metabolism rhythms

Nature’s Answer to Weight Loss: The Rise of Slim & Burn...

The recent rise of prescription weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro has sparked global conversation – not just about body image and celebrity...
SA’s mental healthcare – a system on life support

SA’s mental healthcare – a system on life support

Despite one-third of South Africans experiencing a mental health condition and more than 27% of South Africans affected by depression, only 5% of the...
6 Surprising things that can positively impact your health

6 Surprising things that can positively impact your health

 The 7th of April is the UN’s World Health Day, a day that reminds us of the importance of prioritising our well-being. Most of...
Ozempic

The rise of Ozempic face: The rapid weight loss side effect...

Ozempic has taken the world by storm. It’s almost impossible to go on social media without seeing someone mentioning it, and nearly everyone knows...
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Inflammaging and how to fight it with Lamelle Dermaheal

The last few years have been a wild ride. You’re working like a dog. You’re tired. You’re stressed. And you can see it all...
World Autism awareness day – Autism In Africa Conference 2025: Pioneering Afrocentric Approaches to Neurodiversity

World Autism awareness day – Autism In Africa Conference 2025: Pioneering...

With an estimated 2-3 million children and young people with autism spectrum disorders in sub-Saharan Africa, a leading youth development organisation, Afrika Tikkun proudly...
First of its Kind Collaborative Report Unveils the Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Advancing Global Health in Africa

First of its Kind Collaborative Report Unveils the Transformative Role of...

NAIROBI, Kenya, 2nd April 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-– Africa stands at the forefront of a revolutionary shift in global health, driven by artificial...
Parents can now keep track of their children’s healthcare information in one secure place.

Ajuda Announces Exciting Partnership with St John’s College, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, 31 March25: You know the anxiety of sitting in a doctor’s reception area with your child, knowing you’re about to be asked about...
Hair Loss: Causes, Treatments, and the Importance of Early Intervention

Hair Loss: Causes, Treatments, and the Importance of Early Intervention

Hair loss is a common condition that affects both men and women, often impacting self-confidence and quality of life. About 85% of men and...