Category: Africa
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Dr Priyanka Naidu Speaks Out On Gender Equality In HealthCare
Africa. Today, women make up the majority of students in most South African medical schools. However, when it comes to surgical specialties. These are traditionally still dominated by men. Furthermore, women hold just 25% of senior roles in health institutions. In honor of Women’s Month in South Africa, we spoke with an aspiring female pediatric…
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Women’s Work Life Role Salience Is A Constant Challenge
We all have multiple roles we hold and play throughout life; work and family are two of the most competing and salient roles in every individual’s life. Role salience refers to the importance that a person assigns to different role identities in their work and family domains. Role salience fundamentally outlines the life roles that…
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Stem Cells Are Needed To Treat Life-Threatening Diseases
Africa July 2022. Currently, umbilical cord blood stem cells are being used to treat blood cancers, inherited blood disorders, and certain metabolic and immune disorders. These diseases are prominent in South Africa, yet access to cord blood stem cells is limited. Dr. Yvonne Holt is Chief Medical Officer of Netcells Stem Cell Bank – the…
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Climate Change and Longevity Go Hand in Hand
Climate change and longevity are inextricably linked. There’s a significant health threat associated with changing weather patterns, and some geographies may be harder hit than others. The danger is all-encompassing. Increasingly, leaders in the healthcare industry are raising their concerns about the impact that climate change is already having on healthcare projections. Mustafa Kamel, Medical…
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How Founder Of Masodi Organics Liz Letsoalo Found Success In The Cosmetics Industry
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Liz Letsoalo is a South African entrepreneur and founder of Masodi Organics. She started the business in…
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My Hair Product Guide For An African Winter
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]When it comes to the effects of winter, your skin isn’t the only one affected. In fact,…
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Enjoy More Eggs To Get Your Dose of Vitamin D
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The colder months are upon us, which means thicker coats, more scarves but also an increased risk for vitamin D…
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Turning Mindless Drinking Into Mindful Drinking
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]How many times in a day do we really notice what we’re doing? Our daily routines can become so habitual…
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World’s Oldest Person Turns 128: What’s Her Secret To Longevity?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] This past week, South African Johanna Mazibuko celebrated her 128th birthday. Yep, you read that right.…
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Sustainable Shaving: Plastic Razors Are The New Plastic Straws
Let’s face it, the beauty industry pollutes the planet. Climate change and its effects are putting humanity’s survival at risk. The beauty industry is one of the largest contributors. Good news, though—it’s not too late to get our act together. However, this means businesses and brands everywhere need to re-evaluate their priorities. Consumers need to…