Tag: Women’s health
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Dr. Arnike Redelinghuys: Women Need To Look After Their Health
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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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Women’s Health Is An Important Necessity To Society
Throughout Africa, women have a significant impact on society and the economy. In Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 30% of very small, small, and medium-sized enterprises are owned by at least one woman. In fact, this contributes positively to employment and economic growth in the region. The World Economic Forum estimates that by empowering women to participate…
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Breast Cancer: How Does It Affect Younger Women
We define breast cancer as being in a young patient when the woman is younger than 35 or 40 years of age. While in western societies one in 16 of all women with breast cancer is under 40 years of age, in our practice one in 6 women with breast cancer is younger than 40. This…
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Self-Care: How To Manage Vaginal Dryness and Uplift Your Confidence
Vaginal dryness can happen at any age and for various reasons. We all know that our vagina is a self-cleaning organ that lubricates itself naturally. But what happens when it fails at its job? When things begin to dry up, and you’re suddenly dry down there? The condition can cause unnecessary discomfort (feelings of…
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Worm Infections Leave African Women Vulnerable To STI’s
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Why Are Women Experiencing Stronger Side-Effects to COVID-19 Vaccines?
When it comes to the COVID-19, you may be interested to know about the sex disparities surrounding the virus. For one, a study published in Frontiers in Public Health revealed that men were more likely to become very sick and die from the coronavirus, and the differences don’t stop there. With millions of people all…
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Dr. Mashadi Motlana: Understanding Depression In Women
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How Does Aging Affect Your Vagina?
Aging is inevitable. What’s more, it’s not just wrinkles that we have to worry about. In fact, just like the rest of your body, our vagina also ages, and it’s not always a pleasant experience. Thankfully, there are ways to address aging in all these respects. Here’s what you need to know and what you…