Cardiology

The HPCSA’s Registrar and CEO, Dr David Motau (pictured above) will be back at work today after newly-appointed Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla lifted his...

Casual attire is becoming more popular among physicians, but according to a survey conducted in the US, patients still prefer white coats. The survey...

Despite the collaborative efforts of the private and public health sector stakeholders, and the ongoing vaccination rollout, our country is still navigating the challenges...

The Tax Shop Group director, Bennie Groenewald, advises on the pros and cons of leasing medical equipment versus purchase. In these crazy times, businesses and...

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Dr Mathume Joseph “Joe”  Phaahla (64), announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the new Minister of Health to succeed Dr Zweli Mkhize in the presidential cabinet reshuffle...

Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has placed the HPCSA’s new CEO and Registrar, Dr David Motau on precautionary suspension following his appearance on Monday...

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says it has noted the publishing of the contentious “Certificate of Need for Health Establishments and Health Agencies”...

Janssen, the manufacturer of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has issued new and updated safety information on possible contraindications of the vaccine in...

Medical schemes that burden members with steep contribution increases that are unsustainable “are ill-suited to the conditions of a post-COVID economy”, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)...

The second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to a part of the immune system that provides broad antiviral protection, according...

Physician burnout, which has worsened during the COVID-19 crisis, doesn't just affect doctors ― it also affects their patients, according to a new survey. The research,...

Here are some of the articles MedBrief Africa readers found the most interesting in the past week

Telemedicine, digitalisation and technology as a whole have huge potential to improve the care of people living with diabetes. “The first steps to utilising telemedicine in the...

The Critical Care Society of Southern Africa (CCSSA) and the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) have raised their concerns on the use of...

On a national scale, local doctors making a big impact to provide affordable, quality care https://medbriefafrica.co.za/on-a-national-scale-local-doctors-making-a-big-impact-to-provide-affordable-quality-care/ SAHPRA reiterates warning about use of ivermectin for COVID-19 https://medbriefafrica.co.za/sahpra-reiterates-warning-about-use-of-ivermectin-for-covid-19/ Madiba Day:...

Medical professionals have been requested to remind their patients to only buy or receive medication from registered medical professionals, accredited pharmacies or medical facilities,...

A total of 120 pharmacies, including 71 vaccination sites were damaged, burned or looted, and 47 000 Covid-19 vaccine doses destroyed during last week’s...