Revolutionising Gastrointestinal Care: Austell Pharmaceuticals Launches Tasectan Duo, South Africa’s First Dual-Action Diarrhoea Treatment
Austell Pharmaceuticals has recently announced the launch of its latest product, Tasectan Duo, an innovative solution for the treatment of diarrhoea.
Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa across agriculture and healthcare
Although sustainability is viewed as a global priority, however, it holds critical importance to the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Amidst the vibrant people, beautiful landscapes, and the remarkable economic growth reported for Sub-Saharan Africa, access to quality healthcare and food security however remains a challenge.
FIP World Congress 2024
FIP World Congress : 1- 4 September 2024 The congress will take place in the CTICC, which is the leading international congress centre on the African continent, located in the heart of Cape Town. For more information visit: https://capetown2024.fip.org/
Africa’s first medical concierge service launched – to manage health like wealth
Infinity Medical Concierge, Africa’s first medical concierge service – with a continent-wide solution – has officially launched in South Africa, offering a proactive, exclusive approach to healthcare.
Introducing the Future of Personalised Healthcare
Johannesburg, 31 July24: As technology continues to shrink the world, migration is becoming easier. According to Statista, nearly a million South Africans emigrated in 2020, and the semigration trend in recent years has seen hundreds of thousands of South Africans relocating between provinces. While belongings can go into a truck or shipping container, something even more important is slipping through the cracks: personal health records.
Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award goes to Stellenbosch University immunologist
Stellenbosch University immunologist Professor Clive Gray received the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award, which recognises world-class research that has far-reaching impact, on 3 July 2024
Protect against pertussis cases in vulnerable populations with Tdap vaccination
Johannesburg, 12 June24: Post-COVID-19, there has been a notable increase in vaccine fatigue and apathy, influenced significantly by social media.1 Higher trust in social media correlates with increased vaccine hesitancy, driven by the widespread dissemination of vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories on these platforms.1 This has significantly impacted public perceptions and trust regarding vaccinations.1
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ADVENTURES AWAIT WITH THE NORFLEX ADVENTURE GUIDE WEBSITE
Even though we are heading into cooler weather, there are still some great places to exercise and enjoy the outdoors while soaking up the sun! Make it a healthy and physically fit winter this year with the newly launched Norflex Adventure Guide.
The Veheri platform for veterinary diagnostic imaging provides a free collaboration workspace and offers Teleradiology reporting services
Veheri is a #Collaboration and #Education platform in veterinary diagnostic imaging, with free access to a global community and fascinating cases. Via Veheri #Diagnostics we offer a full #Teleradiology and #Teleneurology reporting service
with access to smart tools.
Celebrating nurses: the heartbeat of South Africa’s health system
Nursing in South Africa faces a dual reality: immense demand and significant challenges. Our healthcare system is currently grappling with a shortage of nurses, a situation exacerbated by factors including emigration, an aging workforce and increased healthcare needs. Despite this, nurses continue investing in themselves – in their own education to uplift themselves and advance their careers. Mary Maponya, Fundi’s Executive Head of lending explains how critical this ongoing investment is – for all of us.
Bronchostop Introduces New Cough Syrup, Bronchostop Nite
iNova Pharmaceuticals has launched an innovative addition to the Bronchostop range; Bronchostop Nite which relieves a dry cough as well as night-time cough, early symptoms of common cold and low grade fever 1.
Top medical minds gather to address diabetes threat
Johannesburg, 7 May24: South Africa has seen the quickest and most alarming rise of diabetes on the continent; from an estimated 1,9 million people living with the condition in 2011 to 4,2 million by 2021 – with 7,5 million predicted to be afflicted by 20451. South Africa also has the fastest rising prevalence on the continent with an estimated 20 % of the adult population either diabetic or pre-diabetic1. Globally, diabetes prevalence is predicted to rise by 46 % between 2019 and 20452. It currently stands at some 537 million people worldwide1
Adcock Ingram Critical Care partners with Convatec to supply advanced medical products
Adcock Ingram Critical Care (AICC), a leading manufacturer and supplier of hospital and critical care products in Southern Africa, is expanding its reach in Ostomy and Advanced Wound Care. On 1 February 2024, AICC and Convatec signed a sales, marketing and distribution agreement covering South Africa and neighbouring countries.
SEPTEMBER IS SELF-CARE AWARENESS MONTH
Self–Care Awareness Month in September is a time to remind us how important it is to take care of ourselves. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives, with many of us placing careers and the needs of others before our own. When practiced regularly, self-care creates significant personal, social, and economic benefits. Fortunately, health and medical innovations means that more and more people are able to take control of their health by both treating and preventing conditions and diseases.
FREE RADICALS ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND | The role of antioxidants in boosting your health
We have trillion of cells in our bodies that are constantly facing various hazards. These threats can be due to lack of food or types of infections. A constant threat comes from chemicals called free radicals, which are the waste substances or by-products formed when the body processes food and reacts to the environment1,2. Free radicals are also formed after exercising or exposure to cigarette smoke, air pollution, and sunlight2.