Category: Africa
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Why Genetic Testing Promotes Better Health
Genetic testing can help you determine which diet, lifestyle, and medication are best for your long-term health. Dr. Danny Meyersfield, CEO of DNAlysis Biotechnology, one of Africa’s premier genetic testing laboratories.explains. We are at a pivotal moment in healthcare. Advances in both the understanding and accessibility of genetic testing are giving healthcare professionals and their…
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Dr Ida Mbuthia Says Awareness Is Key to Reduce The Global Cancer Burden
4 February is World Cancer Day and 2022’s World Cancer day theme is “Close the care gap”. Initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control, World Cancer Day aims to unite the cancer community and reduce the global cancer burden. Dr Ida Mbuthia, Medical and Scientific Affairs Lead SSA, Roche Diagnostics explains. Approximately 8.2 million…
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ADF Extends $27.39 Million Grant To Support Renewable Energy In Ghana
News from Abidjan, 1 February 2022 – The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $27.39 million grant to Ghana for the development of renewable energy investments in the mini grid and net metering space. The project involves the development of 35 mini grids, standalone solar photovoltaic systems in 400 schools,…
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Living More Sustainably By Changing Your Buying Habits
It may just be the word of the year. But when it comes to living more sustainably, it’s difficult to know where to turn. There are so many different aspects of our lives in which we’re being urged to become more sustainable and earth-friendly. Everyone has a view, and they don’t always agree. Reducing waste…
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South Africa Considers Increasing Tax On E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are increasingly coming under fire world over. Whether it be on health grounds or monetary considerations. Now South Africa’s National Treasury is asking for public comment by 7 February 2022 on its proposals to impose a specific excise tax on both the non-nicotine and nicotine solutions in e-cigarettes. Wesley Grimm, Senior Associate & Rudi…
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Living With Psoriasis. A Sufferer Shares Her Thoughts
Psoriasis, a common autoimmune disorder that impacts over a million South Africans,1 is often misunderstood to be a simple skin disorder. This couldn’t be further from the truth—psoriasis is a serious chronic disorder that negatively impacts the overall health of a person, and can present with serious co-morbidities such as heart, lung and kidney problems.2…
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Faithful to Nature is SA’s first Retailer to Get B Corp Certified
Faithful to Nature is the first retailer in South Africa to become B Corp certified for its commitment to social and environmental sustainability. The wellness company has lead the way in terms of innovations like product transparency, sustainable packaging and carbon neutral delivery. Faithful to Nature has grown from a small start-up introducing South African…
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Psychologist Offers Advice On Addiction This Vacation
The festive vacation season can be particularly difficult for those struggling with addiction – those who have not yet come to terms with their substance abuse, the recently rehabilitated as well as the families of addicts. Being prepared is the best way to navigate through the season of excesses. Des Wilkinson, Clinical Psychologist at Riverview…
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Six Ways To Support Your Mental Health This Festive Season
In this opinion editorial, psychologist and Panda co-founder Allan Sweiden shares six mental health hacks to help support you over the festive season. Christmas carols are playing on the radio, tinsel is winking at us from the shops, and most of us are feeling – well, a little flat. The festive season can be challenging…
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Prep Your Holiday Skin With The Optiphi Classic Facial
[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 last thing you want to worry about is your skin breaking out during the holiday period. In fact, you…