Health officials in Silva have raised concerns over a sharp increase in the use of emergency contraception, linking the trend to a perceived failure in sexual education programs. The rise, reported…
South Africa is grappling with a public health crisis as a traditional initiation rite has been linked to the deaths of dozens of young men. The practice, known as "ulwaluko," involves ritual circu…
Discovery Life, a South African insurance provider, reported a record R11.5 billion in payouts for the 2023 fiscal year, with cancer claims emerging as the primary driver of the surge. The figures,…
Kenya’s shifting beauty standards have triggered a surge in demand for weight-loss treatments, reshaping local markets and drawing international investor attention. As body positivity movements gai…
A breakthrough treatment for Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, has brought relief to families across the U.S., sparking interest among investors and reshaping healthcare market dynamics. …
Julius Malema, the charismatic leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has criticised the African National Congress (ANC) for its bread handouts, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to …
Delhi's Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh announced that the state will add 200 new electric buses to its fleet this month, expanding the total number of electric vehicles to 7,500. The…
Water, a major UK water utility, has been ordered to pay a £45 million penalty following repeated 'unacceptable' sewage breaches that have caused environmental damage and public health conc…
eThekwini Municipality has launched a crackdown on illegal tuckshops in the uMlazi area, seizing expired food and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The move, which took place las…
Cape Town’s Chief Heat Officer launches initiative to cool down city residents amidst scorching temperatures – a move that could have significant implications for local businesses and the b…
Half of pregnancy-related deaths occurred in women aged 35 or older, according to new data from Mais, revealing significant implications for the health care sector and potentially reshaping…
Portugal has reported an increase in fetal and infant deaths in 2024, a development that is raising concerns about the country's healthcare system and potentially impacting its economy and …
