Author: Thapelo Mowela
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Organon is The Only Company of Its Size Focused Exclusively On Women’s Health
Organon South Africa aims to address the healthcare issues facing South African women and those in the sub-Saharan region, and in turn to significantly improve their health. With an international footprint that serves people in more than 140 markets, Organon’s mission is to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for healthcare issues facing women in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Abofele…
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Biodx Becomes The First South African Biotech to Achieve EU Biocidal Registration
A South African biotech company has received approval from the European Union (EU). The company manufactures disinfectants with 99.987% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19). At the end of a very long, and expensive five years of testing and following a laborious, strict application process, Biodx has finally achieved EU registration for their b bioactive™ (DECONT-X™) disinfectant technology.…
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Breast Cancer: Dr. Justus Apffelstaedt Breaks It Down
According to a study done by the World Health Organisation, in 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685 000 deaths globally. As of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years, making it the world’s most prevalent…