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Dogs and cats get their own taxi in Cape Town

Words: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp A handful of four-legged companions from Vrygrond in Cape Town got to test out a new bicycle taxi for pets run by the organisation, AfriPaw. The aim of the initiative is to provide access to the
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25 Jul 2024

Western Cape clinics introduce measures to cut winter waiting times

Healthcare facilities across the Western Cape province have started implementing systems to cut down on waiting times for patients during the winter, while requesting that patients arrive 30 minutes before their appointments. Among the h
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25 Jul 2024

Soul-warming vs health-harming: Study reveals fireplace health risks

As we head deeper into the icy grip of Cape Towns winter, cosying up in front of a blazing fire in the comfort of our homes is a luxury that warms both the body and the soul - for those of us lucky enough to own indoor fireplaces. As wit
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22 Jul 2024

WIN: A 3-month BODYTEC membership worth R5 500 at any BODYTEC studio in WC

In todays day and age, finding the time to get in a fulfilling workout is often a battle amid the flood of tasks and responsibilities that take up our day-to-day. Well, that seemed to be the case before BODYTEC. Why EMS trainin
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20 Jul 2024

NMA Promises to Ensure Corrupt-free Health Workforce

NMA Promises to Ensure Corrupt-free Health Workforce The Nigerian Medical Association has promised to ensure that corruption becomes non-existent among healthcare workers. The National President of NMA, Professor Bala A
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19 Jul 2024

NSSF Trains One Million Youths as Healthcare Advocates

NSSF Trains One Million Youths as Healthcare Advocates The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has trained one million youths on healthcare advocacy through its initiative, 'Ignite Campaign', aimed at mobilising young Nigeri
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19 Jul 2024

Is Artificial Intelligence the Key to SAs Health Solutions?

The South African healthcare system faces challenges from insufficient resources and suboptimal working conditions that can contribute to professional burnout and systemic inefficiencies. The introduction and effective implementation of
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19 Jul 2024

EU Court Rules Commission's COVID-19 Vaccine Purchases Lacked Transparency

EU Court Rules Commissions COVID-19 Vaccine Purchases Lacked Transparency The European Unions General Court has ruled that the European Commission failed to provide sufficient transparency in its COVID-19 vaccine purchase agreem
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18 Jul 2024

Somalia Battles Cholera Outbreak with Over 16,000 New Cases and 134 Deaths in 2024

Somalia Battles Cholera Outbreak with Over 16,000 New Cases and 134 Deaths in 2024 Somalia is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, reporting 16,231 new cases and 134 deaths since January 2024. The ministry of health and hum
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18 Jul 2024

Surgery no Longer Necessary in Clubfoot Treatment - Orthopaedic Professor By Angela Onwuzoo

Surgery no Longer Necessary in Clubfoot Treatment - Orthopaedic Professor By Angela Onwuzoo A Professor of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Mike Ogirima, has said congenital clubfoot (present at birth) also know
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18 Jul 2024

Sanwo-Olu launches health insurance plan, virtual health booths in markets By Janet Ogundepo

Sanwo-Olu launches health insurance plan, virtual health booths in markets By Janet Ogundepo The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially launched the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance Plan on Tuesday
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18 Jul 2024

Lagos pensioners to enjoy one-year free healthcare services - Sanwo-Olu By Janet Ogundepo

Lagos pensioners to enjoy one-year free healthcare services - Sanwo-Olu By Janet Ogundepo The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that pensioners in the state under the Ilera Eko plan will
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18 Jul 2024