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Racial bias against black medical practitioners ‘reflects fissures of an unresolved past’

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The testimonials of black doctors have given credence to allegations of racial profiling. Of those listed on a Gems blacklist, 94% of general practitioners were black
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Challenges and opportunities for telemedicine in Africa

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Telemedicine in Africa is currently limited by the availability of basic infrastructure, but, considering the lack of doctors in rural areas, it is a vital component in addressing the continent’s healthcare needs
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Forced sterilisation is ‘inhuman’

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According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report, this practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women
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Whatever happened to the doctors & nurses involved in the #LifeEsidimeni tragedy

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These health workers presided over one of the deadliest tragedies since the dawn of democracy. Find out why they can still practice.
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The Snap, Crackle and Pop defence of Tim Noakes

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Big Cereal is obviously concerned about their profits, so it’s little wonder they find the Banting diet unpalatable
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Basson: Mandela brought me in from the cold

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Wouter Basson says former president Nelson Mandela reappointed him to an army post, because the US and UK insisted the state keep a close eye on him.
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Foreign doctors hold out a lifeline

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Without their presence South Africa's national health insurance cannot be implemented successfully to provide quality healthcare.
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Show must go on: Basson fails in bid to quash charges

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Cardiologist Wouter Basson's bid to have four charges of unprofessional and unethical conduct against him dismissed has failed.
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Wouter Basson resumes battle to keep his medical licence

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The bid by Wouter Basson, who headed SA's chemical and biological warfare programme, to have misconduct charges against him dropped continues today.
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Health minister denies pushing for his own man

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Aaron Motsoaledi has denied allegations that he is trying to "hijack" the appointment of a new registrar to "serve his own agenda".
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Medical council cries foul at ‘interference’

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is being accused of hijacking the process for appointing a new registrar.
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Parliament calls for tighter security at hospitals

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Security around hospitals must be tightened, Parliament has insisted, in the wake of the murder of a doctor by a patient at a hospital in Mpumalanga.
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