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Alcohol and your health: What you need to know

WEBAlcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Origins of the Belief. The widespread belief in alcohol’s health benefits can be traced back to the 1980s.

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Agency clarifies 2024 SASSA Grant-in-Aid and who’s eligible

WEBYou may apply for 2024 SASSA Grant-in-Aid as an additional stipend to your existing grant. However, you must already be receiving a government grant, and it is not …

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These government departments are NOW HIRING for 2024

WEBVarious departments have advertised their job openings for 2024. Use only official links (‘.gov.za’) when applying for government jobs. Department of Water & …

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Impact of medical aid plans on South African economy: A …

WEBThe role of medical aid schemes in the South African economy. South Africa spends the most on optional private medical aid (42% of total health expenditure) of any …

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Here's how long patients wait to get assistance at Gauteng hospitals

WEBTime to see a doctor: two hours, 46 minutes. Time to collect medicine: one hour, 58 minutes. That totals about six hours, 44 minutes for a Priority 2 patient to …

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Here is what you should know about the National Health …

WEBThis will fund the National Health Insurance Bill. South Africans will no longer need to directly contribute to a medical health scheme to access quality health …

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Banting Diet: Use this free seven-day meal plan to get started

WEBSaturday. Meal 1: Eggs of your choosing, banting friendly sausages, sautéed spinach and cheese. Meal 2: Use some left over fish for making fish cakes, serve with a …

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Brackengate: A look inside the Western Cape’s new field hospital …

WEBThe Brackengate Field Hospital in the Western Cape has approximately 330 beds and is expected to take in its first patient on 10 July 2020. On Wednesday 1 July, …

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SONA 2024: Ramaphosa greenlights the NHI Bill

WEB09-02-2024 08:56. in News. In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa announced the approval of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. Image: Pixabay. In …

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Follow these instructions to retrieve your COVID-19 Vaccine Digital

WEBIf you experience difficulty while attempting to access your COVID-19 Vaccine Digital Certificate call the Department of Health at 0800-029-999 or send an email to …

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ARV injection: Once a month long-acting HIV treatment

WEBThis antiretroviral (ARV) injection called Cabenuva is a combination injection of Cabotegravir and rilpivirine used to treat the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 …

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Tackling pain and fever: A solution for every generation

WEBPanado® offers tablets, 7 capsules 8 and effervescent tablets 9 specially designed for teens and adults, ensuring efficient pain and fever relief. Whether it’s fever …

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Mental health: Study shows alarming data about WC adolescents

WEBA study by the Alan J. Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health at UCT has highlighted the mental health struggles of Western Cape adolescents between the ages …

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Comparing gym memberships in South Africa: The cost of getting fit

WEBZone Fitness membership options range from R200 – R600. Their joining fees are between R50 – R100 and the access cards cost R50. A 12-month contract is …

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'Alive and kicking': Lira shares important life lesson following stroke

WEBOn 19 April, Lira’s family shared that the singer had suffered a stroke while in Germany for a performance. Her ability to communicate and her speech had been …

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Safe and legal abortion is free

WEBThis is according to Deputy Minister of Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, who explains that, by law, all women have the right to terminate their pregnancy, for free, at a …

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King Charles funeral plans being 'updated' amid cancer battle

WEBKing Charles funeral plans are reportedly being updated as cause for concern over his health continues, amid cancer battle.

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KZN Health assures unemployed doctors that they will be hired

WEBIn March, the Weekend Argus reported that National Department of Health has hired over 200 of the 800 unemployed doctors in the country. Speaking to the …

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