USA, Opioid Settlement – A federal judge on Wednesday approved the substance of a proposal by lawyers representing cities and counties suing drug companies over the U.S. opioid epidemic that would bring every state and municipality in the country into their settlement talks. U.S. District Judge Dan Polster, in Cleveland,...
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Dar Es Salaam – Tanzania unveils first Senographe Pristina Digital Mammography, another key milestone for early detection of breast cancer in East Africa. The launch of the digital mammography system is in line with the country’s Health Sector Strategic Plan to improve prevention and management of non-communicable diseases....
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South Africa will tomorrow observe World Aids Day 2017 under the theme: ‘It is my right to know my status. Prevention is my responsibility’. South Africa to observe World Aids Day 2017 The theme encourages South Africans to make their actions count and to take personal and collective responsibility to prevent new HIV and TB...
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South Africa – A new technology has been introduced at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Johannesburg to treat women suffering from uterine fibroids. Uterine Fibroids Technology A new technology has been introduced at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Johannesburg to treat women suffering from uterine...
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to fight against prejudice, stigma and discrimination against those infected and affected by HIV. “Like racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of intolerance, the stigmatisation of HIV is driven by ignorance and fear. We need to work to overcome ignorance and address...
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Expired Medicines – Research in America has revealed that expiry dates on medications that infer you ought not to take them have almost nothing to do with safety – they are designed to increase sales, and to provide manufacturers with protection against legal claims. Food and Drug Administration Expired drugs may lose some of...
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