Medical Innovation
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Making breast cancer more manageable, treatable and survivable
Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in South Africa, as it is globally. It is too often a killer – but the earlier it is detected, the more accurately it can be assessed…
The Fight to Save Africa's Sight
As South Africa hosts the African Ophthalmology Council Congress, ophthalmologist Dr. Mpopi Lenake highlights the critical need for stronger partnerships, research, and…
Here’s what’s on South Africa’s 2026 public health agenda
We talked to experts in obesity, tobacco, artificial intelligence, HIV, TB and the NHI to find out what we can expect — and what we can’t — this year
Anatomy of a hospital: Groote Schuur in a time of budget and staffing cuts
From porters to engineers, hospital staff navigate chronic underfunding and staffing shortages while maintaining world-class care at one of South Africa’s most storied medical…
NHI: Innovations could help universal healthcare become a reality
Investment in African-led, context-specific technology such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence is vital