SWISS oral healthcare brand Curaprox, is bringing its global House of Mouth campaign to South Africa on 15 October 2026, designed to educate consumers about the importance of oral health and the role it plays in everyday wellbeing. House of Mouth is a first-of-its-kind experiential event designed to position oral health as a fundamental pillar…
By THABO MOTLHABI MOST people think that non-profit organisations were established purely to solicit funding and any sort of assistance they can get. But that’s not true. NPOs like Faith and Hope Foundation are more about an educational-oriented focus. Faith Sibeko, founder of Faith and Hope Foundation, said women’s health is their concern and, like…
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is continuing to strengthen the fight against HIV and Tuberculosis (TB), with statistics indicating improved retention of clients on treatment in the 2025/26 financial year compared to the 2024/25 financial year.1 of 2 . In the 2025/26 financial year, Gauteng saw 1 295 104 HIV clients remain on treatment,…
Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is strengthening its contribution to the national effort to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030, with a continued focus on prevention, screening, early detection and access to appropriate treatment. The focus comes as the country marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in September and International Gynaecological Health…
Choose Curaprox TOO many people in Mzansi and across the globe prefer Curaprox as their number one oral-care product. Curaprox is a Swiss oral-care brand owned by Curaden AG that produces dentist-endorsed toothbrushes, interdental brushes, and other premium dental hygiene products. With South Africa celebrating Oral Health Month, Curaprox wanted to share six tips you…
As South Africa marks National ADHD Awareness Day, healthcare professionals are encouraging parents, caregivers and educators to recognise the early signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reminding families that early identification and appropriate support can significantly improve long-term outcomes for children living with the condition. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children…
Viatris in South Africa, a part of Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company today marks the start of spring in South Africa, and with it the beginning of allergy season. As warmer weather and rising pollen counts signal the arrival of spring, South Africans have been urged to identify that persistent allergy symptoms may…
By Mbali Mapholi, Canderel Partner Dietitian Most of us have heard the advice… “eat less sugar”. But that advice becomes more complicated when we apply it to everyday life. What happens to the two teaspoons of sugar in your morning coffee? The sugar sprinkled over breakfast? The afternoon cup of tea? Or the sugar you…
As healthcare costs rise and household budgets remain under pressure, South Africans are being forced to rethink what value from medical aid really means. While claims protection remains essential, new insights suggest that long-term value may also come from benefits that help people understand risks earlier and avoid or delay more serious health events. Momentum…
As South Africa heads towards its busy summer tourism season, hotels, lodges, resorts and guesthouses have reason to be optimistic if recent figures are anything to go by. International tourist arrivals rose by 12.8% between January and May 2026, with arrivals from the rest of Africa up 14.7% and Europe 11.1%.¹ More visitors mean more…
