A stable manager from Pretoria survived a horse kick to the face. Despite her injuries, she didn’t let anything stop her from returning back to her labour of love. Now,…
Trial of vaccine to prevent RSV was led by Wits vaccinologist Shabir Madhi and showed 82% efficacy. South Africa (07 April 2023) – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a…
This World Health Day, South African professor Renata Schoeman discusses the local healthcare system and solutions that could make it better. South Africa (06 April 2023) – With South…
Reach for a Dream Foundation’s Slipper Day is happening this May and this year, you can do the Slipper Shuffle to help sick children be children. South Africa (06…
For near on two years, the Mighty Mack Army has watched and rallied as Mackenzie Friedman has fought and overcome her cancer thanks to an anonymous bone marrow donor; today…
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The annual event raises awareness and support Cape Town, South Africa (28 March 2023) – Hundreds of people gathered for the annual Trolley Race in support of Intellectual Disability Awareness…
Sister Serene Wessels has retired after starting at Groote Schuur Hospital at the age of 19; she has had a fulfilling career but looks forward to the rest. Cape…
The blood donation deferral policies in the Western Cape have been adjusted to give people a better chance at becoming donors, and saving lives. Cape Town, South Africa (15…
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…
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…
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