Healthcare
Healthy CSI funding platform
Private sector responds to health challenges
The partnership between the SA Business Coalition on Health and Aids, the Community Fund, EOH and Aveng Group starts a new chapter in the private sector's response to health challenges.
02 Apr 2013 - A. C.
Better health for the fairer sex
The power of philanthropy and private investments in health
We need to find new ways to deliver and create demand for health solutions that already exist so they reach those living in the furthest regions of the developing world
13 Mar 2013 - K. R.
Healthy young minds
Implementing NHI at foundation phase level
The National Health Insurance pilot project for the Western Cape would emphasise providing healthcare to schoolchildren in the Eden District, particularly those in grade R and grade 1
25 Feb 2013 - S. G.
Facing healthcare challenges
Partnership helps communities
SABCOHA and EOH Health enter into an agreement to benefit impoverished communities and assist government to tackle the country’s healthcare challenges.
13 Feb 2013 - A. V. H.
Leading the way in HIV/Aids reduction
President Jacob Zuma addresses maternal mortality
President Jacob Zuma says HIV contributes to about 40% of maternal and child deaths and unless we deal decisively with HIV we will not be able to reduce maternal and child mortality to any significant extent.
28 Jan 2013 - K. S.
Addressing diabetes
A free talk to address diabetes in Turffontein
According to the World Health Organisation 1 in every 10 adults has diabetes. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, blindness and kidney failure.
12 Nov 2012 - L. M.
Healthy possibilities
Entrepreneur opens medicine delivery service
A 21-year-old Khayelitsha entrepreneur is single-handedly on his way to unclogging major overcrowding at local public health facilities
29 Oct 2012 - M. C.
Investing in the youth
Improving the lives of disadvantaged and disabled students
Elana Solomon, a third year occupational Therapy student at the University of Cape Town, received a speech processor to the value of R76 000, thanks to the Dell South Africa Development Fund.
27 Sep 2012
Early detection
Searching for solutions
New research show that symptom screening alone can't rule out tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients, especially if these patients are on antiretroviral medications.
13 Sep 2012
Too young to play adult
The frightening state of teenage pregnancy in South Africa.
Teenage pregnancy in South Africa requires immediate action from business and communities in the country.
10 Jul 2012 - S. M.