AHF South Africa Champions Condom Advocacy on International Condom Day

AHF South Africa Champions Condom Advocacy on International Condom Day

Johannesburg, South Africa – February 13, 2025 – International Condom Day (ICD) is here, reinforcing the message that safe sex is always in fashion!...
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Epilepsy treatment gap a concern

The epilepsy treatment gap—the disparity between those in need of treatment and those receiving it—remains an alarming 80% to 90% globally, with significant regional...
Sanlam and Fedhealth enter partnership to offer affordable healthcare to South Africans

Sanlam and Fedhealth enter partnership to offer affordable healthcare to South...

Sanlam has announced an agreement to partner with Fedhealth as their single open medical scheme provider. This move supports the group’s strategy to provide a...
Medical aids go to court over low-cost cover – but National Healthcare Group already provides it

Medical aids go to court over low-cost cover – but National...

Reliable and affordable low-cost medical cover for employees is already available, and corporate South Africa has been slow to embrace these innovative products, says...
Clarity Clear launches Feb 2025

Beat breakouts and reclaim your confidence

Lamelle Clarity Clear is the ultimate all-in-one solution for young, acne-prone skin  If you’re a teen or young adult struggling with acne, you’ll know...
Keep feet healthy when walking long distances

Kroko shares how South Africans can keep feet healthy when walking...

In South Africa, walking long distances is a daily reality for many, whether for commuting to work, school, or markets. While walking offers excellent...
Two Calestous Juma fellows named among 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024

Two Calestous Juma fellows named among 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024

NAIROBI, Kenya, 6 February 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Science for Africa Foundation is proud to announce that two Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship...
Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda

Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda

GENEVA, Switzerland, February 06, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other...
What is government doing with the Health Promotion Levy?

What is government doing with the Health Promotion Levy?

Johannesburg, 4 February 2025: The finale of the Chew on This series, titled ‘How Can the Health Promotion Levy Support and Expand Social Protection?’...
AstraZeneca Reaffirms Commitment to Cancer Care on World Cancer Day 2025 with Innovative and Equitable Solutions

AstraZeneca Reaffirms Commitment to Cancer Care on World Cancer Day 2025...

AstraZeneca Reaffirms Commitment to Cancer Care on World Cancer Day 2025 with Innovative and Equitable Solutions ● Cancer remains one of the leading causes of...
World Cancer Day 2025: St. George’s University Empowers Africans with Cancer Prevention Tips

World Cancer Day 2025: St. George’s University Empowers Africans with Cancer...

Johannesburg, South Africa, 4 February 2025: Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality in Africa. As per World Health Organization reports approximately 1.1 million...
WHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis

WHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region...

GENEVE, Suisse, February 03rd 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making...