PinkLink launches online breast risk assessment tool
Set to revolutionise breast cancer awareness and education PinkLink, a breast cancer advocacy organisation is launching the 5 minutes to LIVE initiative. 16 May 2008 14:29

African business coalitions formalise organisation against HIV/AIDS
African business coalitions have created the Pan African Business Coalition (PABC) on HIV/AIDS, which aims to facilitate information sharing and knowledge management on issues around HIV/AIDS on the continent. 16 May 2008 11:13

Competition to raise awareness of diabetes among youth
A competition is being run to motivate teenagers living with diabetes to share their inspirational stories. 16 May 2008 11:09

Danone Clover launches ‘Caring for your Children' campaign 2008
Danone Clover has launched its Danone Clover Kids 'Caring for Our Children' 2008 campaign, making this the fifth successive year in which they has shown their big-hearted support for children with cancer. 16 May 2008 10:56

More cancer patients to benefit from Moments in Time Trust
Cancervive Donates R100 000 to The Life After Cancer Cause. 14 May 2008 13:41

Jabulani the Dreamer
A new type of Medical Specialist will soon be visiting the wards of hospitals throughout South Africa, dispensing large doses of laughter to the patients, nurses and medical doctors throughout the country. 13 May 2008 12:38

Netcare recognises SA's nurses in pledge for support
On Monday, 12 May 2008, millions of nurses all over the world will be celebrating International Nurses' Day. 8 May 2008 10:38

Innovative programmes bring some relief to over-burdened nursing practitioners
The extent of the prevailing nursing skills shortage in South Africa remains of grave concern to public and provincial hospitals alike. Medi-Clinic, the second largest private hospital group in the country, is continuously identifying and developing innovative ways in which to address the gaps that have been created by this critical shortage. 7 May 2008 13:50

UCT awards Health Train pioneer an honorary doctorate
Dr Lillian Lydia Nomathemba Cingo, will be awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa, from the University of Cape Town, for her outstanding achievements throughout her professional career. 6 May 2008 13:28

World Asthma Day: Tuesday 6 May
This year World Asthma Day (WAD), an annual initiative since 2004 which occurs on the first Tuesday in May, is themed ‘You can control your Asthma'. 5 May 2008 16:23

Driving diabetes education nationally
With the world's diabetic population sitting at 246 million, there is a dire need for education surrounding diabetes - for all South Africans. 3 May 2008 15:40

Fighting the scourge of malaria- Africa's No.1 Killer
Tackling malaria in Africa and bringing the mosquito-borne disease, the number one killer across the continent under control, has become the focus of a number of major projects in several countries. 24 Apr 2008 08:35

Kelly Rowland appointed as ambassador to MTV Staying Alive
R&B singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland has been appointed as the official 2008 Ambassador for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation. 21 Apr 2008 08:16