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Old statistics derailing treatment and control of cancer
Cancer statistics nearly a decade old could derail control of the disease, with case numbers to almost double in the next 10 years. A...
SA healthcare workers facing major gaps in workplace protection
A large-scale survey of SA healthcare workers has revealed major gaps in workplace protection against tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis, reports News-Medical. University of British...
Africa’s attempts to treat and prevent NCDs showcased
Royal Philips’ latest Fabric of Africa Trends Report called Facing the Future: Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa, showcases recent successes made by countries in...
Medicines made in India trigger US safety worries
India, the second-largest exporter of over-the-counter and prescription drugs to the United States, is coming under increased scrutiny by American regulators for safety lapses,...
SA teenager benefits from compassionate supply of drug
A potentially life-saving drug has breathed new life into a teenage girl suffering from a rare lung disease, reports The Times. Jenna Lowe, diagnosed...