The 15th of May is Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Awareness Day and SA honours Zach, whose family are fighting for his medical rights. South Africa (17 May 2024) – Rare Diseases…
This World Glaucoma Week the South African Glaucoma Society shares what to look out for so people know when to seek medical support. South Africa (08 March 2024) –…
Dr Carrie Anne Minnaar has unlocked a key finding in cervical cancer treatment that is set to change how it is treated in South Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa (27…
The Multiple Sclerosis South Africa team have been globally recognised for building a supportive community for South Africans diagnosed with the disease. South Africa (08 February 2024) – Multiple…
Sweet Life South Africa, the largest local online Diabetes community, has created a series of stock images for people to use globally! South Africa (29 January 2024) – Sweet…
Leanne Lorrance-Brown has helped care for Birdie since she arrived at HOLAH; Birdie’s rare disease is almost one of a kind and Leanne hopes to share her story at an…
Organisations are doing everything to raise awareness for diseases and disabilities in South Africa; these are the groups to support in 2024. South Africa (24 January 2024) – Diseases,…
Profmed shares insight into the complex medical landscape by staying ahead of medical trends; this week, they look at the benefits of day clinics versus hospital stays. South Africa…
Heroes of Groote Schuur highlight the career of Sister Melony Williams, who has been with the maternity ward for 23 years. Cape Town, South Africa (18 January 2024) – Heroes…
Little Liané has lived with cancer, cerebral palsy, blindness and brain damage all before the age of four years old. Despite the odds, she beat the Big C. Now, hope…
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