Category: Regions
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Wukina: South Africa’s First Hair Networking Company
According to the United Nations, the national demand for hair extensions and wigs is increasing again in South Africa. With 2017 as a reference year, the demand for hair was $39.6 million (purchasing price). This dropped to $33.5 million in 2018 to even lower demand in 2019 ($30.4 million). However, there in 2020, there was…
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Conference Metabesity 2021: Meet the Speaker Ralph DeFronzo MD
Ralph DeFronzo, MD is Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA . He is a leading expert on diabetes. Dr DeFronzo has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming conference Targeting Metabesity 2021. This is an important global event which will be held virtually from 11 – 14th October…
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Opinion: Rethinking the War on Palm Oil
The island of Borneo, divided among Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia, is home to one of the world’s oldest rainforests. While there are vast differences in how each country manages its agriculture, Borneo is credited for producing much of the world’s palm oil. This vegetable oil is considered vital for global food security. Here in the…
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The Eight Simple Rules of Lip and Hand Care
We’re all going through changes right now: what with washing our hands more than usual, the harsh winter weather, and not to mention all that mask-wearing. When dialing back on washing your hands and wearing a mask isn’t an option, your skin’s natural moisture barrier starts paying for the consequences. The skin on your lips…
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The Biggest South African Medicinal Cannabis Trial Is Underway
20th August 2021. South Africa. The biggest cannabis medicinal trial in South Africa is conducted by a research facility called BioData.The trial is being led by Dr. Shiksha Gallow as the principal investigator. In this week’s Business of Health Gisele Wertheim Aymes spoke to Dr. Shiksha Gallow, the Medical Director of BioData about this groundbreaking…
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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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Women’s Health In Africa Is A Pressing Human Rights Issue
Op Ed: Johannesburg, 10 AUGUST 2021 –Sandra Orta, General Manager for South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa at Roche shares her views on women’s health in Africa and why it is a pressing human rights issue. August is Women’s Month. As we examine global women’s issues more closely, we are reminded of the topic of women’s…
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Quote of the Day: Celebrating National Women’s Day
Today, we are celebrating National Women’s Day in South Africa, with these inspirational quotes and articles. As Michelle Obama said: “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” Here are our top women’s health stories for you to read to ensure you live your best life. More Women’s Day 2021 quotes to…
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South African Women Should Prioritise Self-Care This Women’s Month
[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]It’s a well-known fact that women the world over tend to put others first. Born nurturers and…
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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.…