South African health authorities have issued a fresh warning urging patients, pharmacies and medical practitioners to stop using, prescribing or dispensing recalled iDEXIS Semaglutide and Tirzepatide products, saying the medicines pose a serious risk to public health
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Hi Olasumbo, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?I grew up in South Africa, where I witnessed firsthand what happens when brilliant young people have nowhere to put their talent. When I moved to America, I was given an opportunity that I did not earn alone,…
THIS probably sounds like a cliché but Bishoftu Airport (BIA) is about to change the world of travel forever. It costs a whopping $12.5 billion dollars and you won’t find it in America, Europe or Asia. Over in East Africa, Ethiopia has begun work on the biggest a
We’ve only just entered the second half of 2026, and about 164,271 jobs have been lost in 435 layoffs so far. On average, 874 people have lost their jobs per day this year (compared to 674 per day in 2025), and if the trend continues, the number could reach 319,000 by the end of the…
Unihealth Hospitals Limited announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of an additional 49.81% equity stake in Victoria Hospital Limited (“VHL”), Uganda, through a strategic share swap transaction
Since 2023, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has supported efforts to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. After three years of partnering with the Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDOH), community-based organisations (CBOs) and the community, MSF has now started to gradually handover its NCD project…
Clinical trials for treatments targeting the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus disease began on July 2 in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Four African cities have been placed among the world’s 10 lowest-ranked urban centres in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2026, highlighting the persistent impact of insecurity, strained healthcare systems, infrastructure gaps and governance challenges across parts of the continent
The Foundations of a Healthy Lifestyle: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing health and wellness has…
Your Comprehensive Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle for Optimal Wellness In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good health has never been…