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#Sona2026: Govt to invest in NHI-driven hospital revamp

NHI

#Sona2026: Govt to invest in NHI-driven hospital revamp

3 days

New oncology centre brings world-class cancer treatment to the South Coast

Oncology

New oncology centre brings world-class cancer treatment to the South Coast

Issued by Icon Oncology 9 Dec 2025

Breaking the silence on life after prostate cancer

Oncology

Breaking the silence on life after prostate cancer

Issued by CANSA 6 Nov 2025

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Aesthetic Medicine

Socially conscious wellness: How South African beauty brands empower cancer survivors

27 Oct 2025

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Medical Research

Can Rooibos extract help treat breast cancer?

6 Oct 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Medtech

Nigerian innovation brings hope with affordable bionic arms for amputees

Kazeem Sanni 21 Aug 2025

Wilgers Oncology Centre unveils advanced radiotherapy technology to elevate cancer care in Pretoria

Oncology

Wilgers Oncology Centre unveils advanced radiotherapy technology to elevate cancer care in Pretoria

Issued by Icon Oncology 18 Aug 2025

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Oncology

University of Free State adopts AI cancer treatment planning

7 Aug 2025

How women can protect their financial wellbeing

Financial Services

How women can protect their financial wellbeing

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 29 Jul 2025

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Oncology

Calls for South Africans to register as stem cell donors

9 Jul 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

Springbok breaking ground 2025

Oncology

Springbok breaking ground 2025

Issued by Icon Oncology 20 May 2025

Public Health

Gauteng High Court orders urgent action to address cancer treatment backlog in public hospitals

Tamsin Metelerkamp 7 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Blood types decoded: How they impact emergency care

3 Mar 2025

Fearless hair to show you care: Cansa Shavathon 2025 launches 1 March

Oncology

Fearless hair to show you care: Cansa Shavathon 2025 launches 1 March

Issued by CANSA 21 Feb 2025

Disciplined cancer care boosts children's recovery

Oncology

Disciplined cancer care boosts children's recovery

Issued by CANSA 14 Feb 2025

Medical Aid

Medical-cover shortfalls make gap cover a ‘must have’

28 Jan 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Celgene to face Tribunal on charges of excessive pricing of cancer drug

17 Dec 2024

Icon honours a legacy in cancer care at Arcadia Oncology Centre in Pretoria

Oncology

Icon honours a legacy in cancer care at Arcadia Oncology Centre in Pretoria

Issued by Icon Oncology 26 Nov 2024

Cansa helps prostate cancer survivors

Oncology

Cansa helps prostate cancer survivors

Issued by CANSA 21 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Tony Singleton, chief executive officer at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

Healthcare

Fostering awareness for male cancers – protecting your physical and financial wellbeing

Tony Singleton 15 Nov 2024

Medical Aid

Profmed addresses the systemic needs of breast cancer in SA

22 Oct 2024

Source: Pexels.

Healthcare

African women leaders unite to launch Africa Breast Cancer Council

21 Oct 2024

Palliative care improves quality of life for children with cancer

Palliative care

Palliative care improves quality of life for children with cancer

Issued by CANSA 3 Sep 2024

Mental health and lung cancer

Mental health

Mental health and lung cancer

Issued by CANSA 16 Aug 2024

Entries open for 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors  South Africa

Events & Conferencing

Entries open for 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Issued by Algoa FM 16 Aug 2024

Icon Oncology launches state-of-the-art full-service oncology centre in Johannesburg.

Oncology

Icon Oncology launches state-of-the-art full-service oncology centre in Johannesburg.

Issued by Icon Oncology 24 Jun 2024

Source: Novo Nordisk.

Healthcare

The rise of Ozempic: how surprise discoveries and lizard venom led to a new class of weight-loss drugs

11 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Anthony Pedersen, interim chief executive officer of Icon.

Oncology

RMB Ventures and Bopa Moruo acquires majority stake in Icon Oncology Holdings

20 Mar 2024

Source: Pexels.

Palliative care

Unveiling the heroes: A look behind the scenes of integrating palliative care into SA's public health system

Katja Hamilton 14 Mar 2024

Healthcare

Worst of hiring freeze over, Western Cape health department assures health workers

19 Feb 2024

Icon Oncology upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

Oncology

Icon Oncology upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

Issued by Icon Oncology 6 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

Netcare Milpark Breast Care Centre receives global acclaim

1 Feb 2024

NHI

Does NHI spell the end for medical aid and gap cover?

24 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. James White, head of sales and marketing at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

Oncology

Prostate cancer is one of the most common male cancers in South Africa - how would you deal with a diagnosis?

7 Nov 2023

Source: Derrick Akpalu, co-founder and chief executive officer of Revna Biosciences.

Oncology

RevnaBio revolutionises cancer diagnostics in West Africa with advanced molecular testing

2 Nov 2023

Specialised diet pet foods trending in the South African market

Research

Specialised diet pet foods trending in the South African market

Issued by Insight Survey 27 Sep 2023

Medshield: Early warning signs of male cancers

Oncology

Medshield: Early warning signs of male cancers

Issued by Stone 15 Sep 2023

Self-care workshops highlight the beauty of cancer patients

Oncology

Self-care workshops highlight the beauty of cancer patients

Issued by Icon Oncology 23 Aug 2023

Preserving hope: Fertility discussions for female cancer patients

Oncology

Preserving hope: Fertility discussions for female cancer patients

Issued by CANSA 16 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Pushpender Singla, VZI executive director and chief financial officer.

Oncology

Zinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

A first for kids and young people with cancer

Paediatrics

A first for kids and young people with cancer

Issued by Icon Oncology 19 Jun 2023

Preparing for chemotherapy

Oncology

Preparing for chemotherapy

Issued by Stone 12 Jun 2023

Good news for cancer patients on East Rand

Oncology

Good news for cancer patients on East Rand

Issued by Icon Oncology 22 May 2023

Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer keep Choc lights on

CSI & Philanthropy

Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer keep Choc lights on

Issued by Algoa FM 9 May 2023

Cansa Shavathon: 20 years of solidarity with cancer survivors

Oncology

Cansa Shavathon: 20 years of solidarity with cancer survivors

Issued by CANSA 24 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

Cancers that commonly affect women and the new innovations in treatment

21 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Lance Coetzee, urologist and robotic surgeon at The Urology Hospital.

Healthcare

Pretoria's Urology Hospital pushes the envelope of robotic technology

17 Feb 2023