What You Need To Know About The Rare Ebola Strain And How It Spreads

ByKeren Landman As Ebola cases mount in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, experts explain what causes the disease—and the risk this outbreak poses to the rest of the world. The World Health Organization has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and in […]

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Advancing HIV Management And Care

HIV care is no longer just about viral suppression – it’s about future-proofing patient health, reducing long-term risk and creating a more sustainable healthcare system. By: Dr Katlego Lekganyane, GP at Platinum Health Medical Scheme As the life expectancy for people living with HIV continues to rise, the focus for healthcare systems has shifted towards managing […]

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How Scaling Up Clinical Research In Africa Can Benefit Society And The Economy

Demographic trends define Africa as the world’s fastest-growing region, with its population potentially doubling by 2050. As the continent achieves significant progress in the control of infectious diseases, the rise of non-communicable conditions, in parallel with the possibility of emerging pandemic pathogens, is adding more pressure to already strained healthcare systems and posing challenges to continental […]

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