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Substantial contribution hikes could bolster NHI support

by Kabelo Khumalo | Business Day | 7 October 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

Bestmed warns that rising medical scheme contributions risk alienating younger members and bolstering NHI support. Bestmed proposes a 12.75% increase.

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Closure of drug rehab centres leaves many without support

by Daniel Steyn & Joseph Bracken | Groundup | 4 October 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

The closure of Life Nkanyisa's drug rehab centres in Gauteng leaves a significant gap in substance abuse treatment for over 600 patients.

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Rising rates of cancer in young adults: A concerning trend

by David Cox | BBC News | 5 October 2024 | Oct 6, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

This rise is part of a broader trend in early-onset cancers, including breast and pancreatic cancers, sparking serious concerns among global health experts.

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HIV treatment success: Sustaining lifelong care is key

by Graeme Meintjes, Jonathan Euvrard, Sipho Dlamini, Lynne Wilkinson, & Andrew Boulle | Spotlight | 4 October 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

People with HIV on treatment can expect a similar life expectancy as the HIV-negative. Addressing treatment disengagement is vital to ending HIV transmission.

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WHO approves first emergency use Mpox diagnostic test

by Mariam Sunny & Akash Sriram | Reuters | 4 October 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

WHO approves Abbott's Alinity m mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, enhancing testing in outbreak regions. The PCR test detects the virus from skin swabs.

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Nkengasong calls for collaboration to secure ARV production

by Thando Maeko & Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 3 October 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

Pepfar's role in boosting local ARV production in Africa, ensuring stable market demand and global acceptance.

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