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 | | The latest South African HIV survey reveals a decrease from 14% to 12.7% (2017 to 2022). About 7.8 million live with HIV...read |
|  | | Deputy President Paul Mashatile launched the South African Chapter of the Global Alliance to End Aids in Children...read |
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 | Kiara Health, a South African pharmaceutical company, partners with the Population Council for a license to dapivirine vaginal ring, a discreet, woman-controlled HIV prevention method... Read |
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 | Climate change is the biggest threat to human health in Africa and the rest of the world, the head of the continent's public health agency said... Read |
| Medical Aid |
 | ISSUED BY FEDHEALTH REAL MEDICAL AID At the beginning of November, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his mid-term budget speech where he signalled even rougher economic waters ahead... Read |
 | ISSUED BY STONE From the momentary sting of a paper cut to the persistent discomfort of chronic conditions, pain is a universal human experience that serves as a crucial warning signal that something is wrong with our bodies... Read |
| Medical Technology |
 | Quro Medical's Hospital-at-Home (HaH) solution integrates AI for enhanced patient care, providing early warnings on health risks, saving lives, and streamlining clinical notes for efficient healthcare delivery... Read |
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 | AstraZeneca's AZ Forest programme pledges six million trees in western Kenya, expanding reforestation initiatives across Africa. The global programme aims to plant 200 million trees by 2030, utilising AI for monitoring… Read |
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 | ISSUED BY STONE Medication and the rapidly evolving science of medication development can be very beneficial and significantly aid one's health and quality of life. However, it is crucial to use medication responsibly to ensure its effectiveness and safety... Read |
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 | RACHEL SAVAGE Africa's economic growth will slow in 2023, recovering partially in 2024, says African Development Bank. Factors include political instability, global weakness, high interest rates, and pandemic aftermath... Read |
 | CHRISTOPHER ADAM The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System aims to reduce reliance on the US dollar for trade settlement. Challenges include low intra-African trade, currency imbalances, and exchange rate risks... Read |
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 | The report is based on a survey by the DigiBiz Programme, conducted during September 2023 with 442 respondents... Read |
 | UNFCCC COP28, hosted by the UAE, inaugurates the Cop28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, uniting CEOs and philanthropists globally for private-sector-led climate action and sustainable transitions... Read |
 | TANNUR ANDERS Stanlib launches Khanyisa Energy Transition Fund, targeting $1bn by 2028 for eco-friendly projects across Africa... Read |
 | MUSA KALENGA Well talk about a swift swivel. Sam Altman's return as CEO of OpenAI signifies a pivotal moment in organisational governance, echoing a global cry for decentralised decision-making – one that resonates deeply in South Africa's rapidly evolving tech landscape... Read |
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 | TRACY VAN DER COLFF The Employment Equity Amendment Act introduced significant changes to the Employment Equity Act, including the removal of the annual turnover threshold for designated employers... Read |
 | In 2024, Grindrod Bank, acquired by African Bank in 2022 for R1.5bn, plans a new business account, expanding services for SMEs, targeting larger deals, and geographical growth... Read |
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