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The Citizen15d
Should a sick note from a traditional healer be recognised at work?
Only traditional healers properly registered with the council can issue legally valid medical certificates. For many years, ...
BusinessTech3d
Good news for people with medical aid in South Africa
The chief director of health at the National Treasury shared positive news about the future of medical aid schemes in South ...
DA demands urgent action as health sector faces staff crisis
The DA warns that without immediate action from Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to fill thousands of vacant health worker ...
Devdiscourse3h
NWU Launches Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, A Milestone in Public Health
According to the committee, this milestone represents the culmination of more than 20 years of visioning, planning, and ...
The Citizen8d
Health department addresses Tshwane clinic ‘medicine shortages’
South Africa’s National Health Act guarantees access to free basic public healthcare at clinics to all individuals, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. With patient numbers ...
South African Government2d
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announces appointment of new chairperson and members to Interim Traditional Health Practitioners’ Council Of South Africa
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announces appointment of new chairperson and members to Interim Traditional Health Practitioners’ Council Of South Africa ...
The Mail & Guardian1d
Regulatory clarity on recreational cannabis is critical for a commercial future
A comprehensive approach is required to plum a number of gaps such as health and safety, legal, enforcement and economic ...
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Global trade in wild animals is soaring—South Africa's laws aren't doing enough to prevent harm
The Animals Protection Act, South Africa's main animal welfare statute ... without adequately considering the animal welfare, public health and long term biodiversity implications.