The national health department says it is against outsourcing emergency services. But with a grave shortage of ambulances, it may have no choice.
Just 1971 state ambulance vehicles are on the road nationally, a Bhekisisa survey reveals.
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Less than 2000 state ambulances nationally may be on the road
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Wonderful news, Genetics may be the key to new epilepsy therapies
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An international study has discovered 11 new genes associated with epilepsy, which greatly advances knowledge of the underlying biological causes of epilepsy and may inform the development of new treatments for the condition.
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Conradie-hospitaal word afgebreek vir ‘n nuwe ontwikkeling – Helen Zille
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Die Wes-Kaapse kabinet het gister die groen lig gegee dat Concor die ou Conradie-hospitaal……….
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Children in South Africa’s aren’t getting the mental health care they need
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received increased scientific, clinical and public attention over the past few decades. It’s the most common psychiatric disorder in children – affecting 2% to 16% of the school going population.
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Be careful, your favourite birth control might put you at risk of HIV?
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We could be just months away from knowing whether Depo-Provera use is linked to a higher risk of HIV infection in women. For more than a decade, obstetrician Coceka Mnyani’s conversations with her patients followed a script.
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The National Health Insurance (NHI): Who’s in, who’s out and how much will it cost
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The NHI was the centre of this weekend’s presidential health summit. Now the pressure is mounting for Treasury to figure out how to fund it.
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Why are the private sector remaining wary of universal healthcare
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Globally, one in four private healthcare groups surveyed won’t work with governments.
Whether the National Health Insurance (NHI) succeeds or fails will depend on public-private partnerships. But the scheme will have to overcome more than just money woes to get the two sectors to settle old quarrels if new research is any indication.
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A DNAlysis Review for you: How DNA tests can help personalise medicine
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DNA tests have gained in popularity over the last few years. They reveal a lot about us, but the data can be overwhelming. We tried one to find out how it all works.
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Time to go back to basics in the fight against childhood pneumonia
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Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that affects the lungs. The viruses and bacteria that cause the disease are spread through airborne droplets from a cough or sneeze. An infection can cause the lungs to fill with pus and fluid, making breathing and oxygen intake difficult.
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Groundbreaking surgery:- Osseointegration surgery performed for the first time in SA
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The future is here. Osseointegration is a revolutionary new treatment for amputees, and it made its South African debut earlier this month.
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