UCT Research Focus on Combating Poverty-related Heart Disease in Africa
Bizcommunity. According to studies, one of the leading causes of death in Africa and many developing countries is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Resources in low-and-middle-income-countries are limited, therefore, it is imperative that interventions are guided by the cost-effectiveness of screening and early treatment opportunities. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is leading comprehensive research programmes on CVD, […]
SA Downsizes Cuban Doctor Programme – Calls for Private Sector Training
Sunday Tribune. After 22 years and billions of rand spent, the national Department of Health has taken a decision to downsize its Cuba-South Africa doctor programme. Although it has been reported that the programme will be terminated for a three- year period, Department of Health representative Gavin Steele said it would continue, but the number of […]
Diabetes Rising in African Females of Childbearing Age
Health-e.  As increasing numbers of African people embrace Western life over traditional customs, so they are exposed to a number of new chronic conditions and illnesses. So as African people make increasingly, unhealthy food choices and exercise less, so ‘diabesity’ – a term for diabetes that occurs in the context of obesity –  is on the […]