In South Africa, 20,000 new patients are admitted each year for Kidney-related diseases; this can be avoided by staying healthy – this is how… Johannesburg, South Africa (06 March…
With 3.7 million South Africans living with one of 7,000 rare diseases, it’s time that we honestly look at what living with a rare disease in this country looks like….
31-year-old Kwazinkosi Mhlongo successfully registered to become a stem cell donor and recently, he became someone’s life-saving match. South Africa (22 February 2023) – 31-year-old Kwazinkosi Mhlongo from KwaZulu-Natal has…
After a year in remission, Zoey Da Silva’s cancer has returned with a vengeance; her family are rallying to get her specialised treatment to fight this next battle. Johannesburg,…
The Groote Schuur Hospital turned 85 years old at the end of January; the Heroes of Groote Schuur Facebook page spoke to staff who joined in the celebrations. Cape…
Healthcare organisations make sure that people in need, have access to the right kind of care so they have the best quality of life; these are the ones to follow…
Happy Birthday Mighty Mack – May year two bring you every joy, lots of laughs with your family, many pool days and only good health! Johannesburg, South Africa (05…
In honour of the 55th anniversary of Professor Christiaan Barnard’s historic heart surgery, Heroes of Groote Schuur interviewed one of his most valued colleagues. Cape Town, South Africa (14…
Mark Pilgrim continues to face his cancer journey with a smile on his face; after 20 days in ICU, he took to social media to thank blood donors who made…
Love Your Nuts was founded to get more young men talking about their health and how to spot the early signs of testicular cancer; they hope to take the message…
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