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Historic First: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards, an important milestone in building global health equity

Historic First: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards, an important milestone in building global health equity

Africa’s role in shaping global, inclusive health research is ever more important as the world looks to chart a new courseBy Akin Jimoh, Chief Editor at Nature AfricaThe Inclusive Health Research Awards (IHRA) hosted by Nature

When research listens: The transformative power of inclusive research methodologies

When research listens: The transformative power of inclusive research methodologies

Community-engaged and inclusive research is crucial for achieving health equityBy Associate Professor Lynn Hendricks, Stellenbosch UniversityWinning a prestigious award for your research is always a momentous occasion. Receiving the 2023 Springer Nature Inclusive Health Research

HEALA Chew On This Episode 4: Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 4: Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?

The fourth episode of the Healthy Living Alliance’s (HEALA) thought-provoking web series, Chew on This, is now available. Titled "Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?", this episode critically examines the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugary

Addressing the rising challenge of Cancer

Addressing the rising challenge of Cancer

"Cancer is one of the main drivers of claims in Life & Health insurance. Every year, more than 20 million people are diagnosed with cancer and about 10 million people die from it worldwide. How

Unlocking the Power of an Hour

Unlocking the Power of an Hour

Unlocking the Power of an Hour SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Three years ago, businesswoman Taryn Uhlmann, and paediatrician Dr Liza Street, decided to start a business using something neither of them had – spare time.

HEALA Chew On This Episode 3: How is Big Food Stalking Our Children?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 3: How is Big Food Stalking Our Children?

Third episode of web series, Chew on This, looks into aggressive food marketing targeting children and calls on viewers to sign petition."My name is Vuyiseka Mangele and I'm the mother of Mihlayonke. At just five

Sanofi commits to affordable insulin pens for diabetic patients

Sanofi commits to affordable insulin pens for diabetic patients

Over the past few years, there has been a notable shift towards the use of insulin pens in the public sector, replacing traditional vials. This transition has been driven by the advantages insulin pens offer,

Introducing the Future of Personalised Healthcare

Introducing the Future of Personalised Healthcare

As technology continues to shrink the world, migration is becoming easier. According to Statista, nearly a million South Africans emigrated in 2020, and the semigration trend in recent years has seen hundreds of thousands of South Africans relocating

HEALA Chew On This Episode 2: Is Big Food feeding us lies?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 2: Is Big Food feeding us lies?

Episode 2: Is Big Food feeding us lies through their marketing of Ultra-Processed Products?We’re turning the spotlight on a crucial issue that affects our future—how Big Food's marketing tactics are shaping the diets and health

HEALA Chew On This Episode 1: How is big food violating our right to nutritious food?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 1: How is big food violating our right to nutritious food?

Episode 1: Understanding South Africa's Food CrisisJoin us as we unravel the intricate web of challenges within South Africa's food system. In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the stark realities of high levels of