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Obesity drugs show promise in combatting substance abuse

by Lisa Jarvis | Bloomberg | 26 June 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Archive, June 2024

GLP-1 receptor agonists, initially for diabetes and weight loss, show promise in substance addiction treatment. A transformative breakthrough in healthcare.

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BMA Activates Mpox Plan with New Screening Measures

by Enkosi Selane | The Citizen | 26 June 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Archive, June 2024

The South African Border Management Authority has activated its Mpox preparedness plan, implementing robust screening at all ports of entry.

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Scientists hail injectable drug for HIV prevention

by Ina Skosana | Health-e News | 26 June 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Archive, June 2024

Early results from the PURPOSE 1 trial show that an injectable antiretroviral drug can prevent HIV infection in cisgender women, marking a historic breakthrough.

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Junior doctors cry foul over discrepancies in board exams

by Yoliswa Sobuwa | Health-e News | 26 June 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Archive, June 2024

Seventy percent of foreign-trained doctors failed board exams. Alleging discrepancies, 250 junior doctors seek the release of their scripts from the HPCSA.

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Impact of climate change on children’s mental health

by Yoliswa Sobuwa | Health-e News | 24 June 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | Archive, June 2024

Report highlights how climate change causes significant psychological stress in children, emphasising the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.

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The Rise of Post-Pandemic Illnesses: Why People Are Sicker Now

by Bloomberg | 24 June 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | Archive, June 2024

Investigate the alarming trend of post-pandemic illness and what can be done to strengthen our defenses against common diseases.

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