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Emerging XEC Covid-19 variant poses potential health risk

by Shonisani Tshikalange | TimesLIVE | 30 September 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

The SA Medical Association (SAMA) warns that the emerging XEC COVID-19 variant poses a health risk. Vaccinations are expected to help reduce severe illness.

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Challenges in training cause critical nursing shortage in SA

by Thabo Molelekwa | Spotlight | 27 September 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

South Africa faces a critical nursing shortage due to training delays, an ageing workforce, and a brain drain. Calls to improve healthcare capacity are growing.

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What is the leading cause of death in South Africa?

by Yoliswa Sobuwa | Health-e News | 27 September 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

 SA's leading cause of death is debated, with Stats SA citing Covid-19 in 2020, while the SAMRC claims HIV/AIDS remains the country's top killer.

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The fine print matters more than you think

by John Tozzi | Bloomberg | 26 September 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

The importance of healthcare contracts and why you should care about the fine print that impacts your costs and access to services.

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UCT and WHO to tackle global surgical inequality

by Faith Mutizira | Health-e News | 26 September 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

The Global Surgery and Emergency Medicine Divisions at UCT have been designated WHO Collaborating Centres to address global disparities in surgical care.

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