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WHO – Model list of essential in vitro diagnostics – first edition (2018)
Global NCDs target to reduce the harmful use of alcohol
Country Implementation of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Article 5.3
The Bakken Invitation Award – Funded by Medtronic Foundation
If you, or someone you know, have overcome a medical condition with the help of medical technology, and are now giving back to make a positive impact in the world, […]
Competition Commission Launches Investigation into Manufacturers of Cancer Drugs
The Competition Commission of South Africa Media For immediate release 13 June 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE COMMISSIONER ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO MANUFACTURERS OF CANCER DRUGS Good afternoon ladies and […]
SA Health Minister Takes On The President – Bhekisisa
The Article and its contents belong Bhekisisa and the Mail and Gaurdian Article Written by: MIA MALAN How to defy Zuma – and survive to tell […]
Rare Diseases South Africa – Annual Report 2017
Over the last few months, Rare Diseases SA has spent time revising their strategic focus. Whilst we know that there are many challenges which affect the global rare disease population […]
NCDs progress monitor 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Premature death from NCDs continues to be one of the major development challenges in the 21st century. NCDs kill 15 million women and men between the ages of 30 and 70 each year, and leave no country untouched. This burden is rising...
Smoking Robs Your Health and Your Wallet – CANSA
Tobacco use is a threat to any person, regardless of gender, age, and race, cultural or educational background that causes over 18 types of cancer, and accounts for over 20% […]
PHASA Conference 2017 – ABSTRACT DEADLINE 30 APRIL
WHO GCM/NCD Newsletter – 7 April 2017
Dialogue Meetings First pre-Dialogue stakeholder meeting on NCDs and youth during the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association (IFMSA) General Assembly, Budva, Montenegro 2-8 March – The International Federation of […]
SADAG – Let’s Talk about Depression this World Health Day 7th April
Let’s Talk about Depression this World Health Day 7th April SADAG joins the Global Conversation World Health Day is celebrated on the 7th of April to mark the anniversary of […]
Canadian report on soda taxes
Food Politics by Marion Nestle. A group of Canadian health organisations has issued a report on the health and economic impacts of sugary drink consumption, based on research […]