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Diabetes Deaths In SA Signal Urgent Public Health Emergency

Diabetes Deaths In South Africa reached 27,692 in 2023, raising calls for screening, education and urgent public health action.

New Cholesterol Guidelines Shift Heart Risk Screening Earlier

New Cholesterol Guidelines Shift Heart Risk Screening Earlier

New Cholesterol Guidelines expand long-term heart risk checks, with Lp(a) testing, calcium scans and earlier prevention.

Fake Doctors In South Africa Pose Sophisticated Threat

Fake Doctors In South Africa Pose Sophisticated Threat

Fake Doctors In South Africa are evading detection due to weak verification systems, prompting urgent warnings from SAMA and the HPCSA.

Liver Perfusion Machine Boosts South Africa's Transplant Care

Liver Perfusion Machine Boosts South Africa’s Transplant Care

The Liver Perfusion Machine introduced at Wits Donald Gordon could expand the use of donor livers and improve transplant outcomes.

NHLS Debt Crisis Puts Public Healthcare At Risk

NHLS Debt Crisis Puts Public Healthcare At Risk

NHLS Debt Crisis grows as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal owe billions, raising concerns over public healthcare, diagnostics and patient care.