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Cervical cancer vaccine approved in SA
[Gabi Khumalo] The Medicines Control Council has approved the registration for the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) cervical cancer vaccine, which allows the use of vaccine in South Africa. 26 Feb 2008 16:03

Diabetes sufferers in Cote d'Ivoire call for government action on "neglected" disease
Diabetes patients in Cote d'Ivoire are appealing for help, as a lack of insulin in the country's public pharmacies has put the medicine out of reach for most, adding to the burden diabetics already face in fighting their disease in one of the poorest countries in the world. 6 Sep 2007 11:21

South Africans must address risk factors for heart disease
A common belief is that heart failure and other chronic diseases usually happen to middle aged and older people. However, the influences of risk factors can start before birth and have an impact throughout a person's life. By Marion Scher. 4 Sep 2007 14:23

Couch potato lifestyle a risk factor for heart disease in South Africa
Most South Africans are couch potatoes and lead a sedentary lifestyle, according to a report released this month entitled ‘Heart Disease in South Africa'. By Marion Scher. 4 Sep 2007 14:20

Obesity puts women at risk of heart disease
Fifty six percent of women and 29% of men aged 15 years or older in South Africa are obese, according to a report released this month entitled ‘Heart Disease in South Africa'. By Marion Scher. 4 Sep 2007 14:18

South Africans must modify risk factors for heart disease
A common belief is that heart failure and other chronic diseases usually happen to middle aged and older people. However, the influences of risk factors can start before birth and have an impact throughout a person's life, according to a report released this month entitled ‘Heart Disease in South Africa', by Marion Scher. 4 Sep 2007 14:13

UK follows Australia's lead on graphic visual warnings on tobacco packaging
In a bid to make the dangers of smoking clearer, the Australian authorities introduced images on tobacco-related products, to graphically show consumers what the affects of smoking can be. Now the United Kingdom has followed suit. 30 Aug 2007 10:41