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Weight Loss Meds Show Promise for HIV Patients in South Africa
Health & Wellness2d ago

Weight Loss Meds Show Promise for HIV Patients in South Africa

New weight loss medications like Ozempic could help address obesity in people living with HIV, particularly black women who are disproportionately affected. Early research in South Africa is exploring how these breakthrough drugs might improve health outcomes for this community.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
South Africa Receives First HIV Prevention Shot Lasting Months
Health & Wellness5d ago

South Africa Receives First HIV Prevention Shot Lasting Months

South Africa just received 38,000 doses of a breakthrough HIV prevention injection that works for six months with just two shots per year. The country is the first in Africa to approve and roll out Lenacapavir, potentially transforming prevention for millions.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)3 min read
South Africa Separates Conjoined Twins at Rural Hospital
SolutionsMar 20

South Africa Separates Conjoined Twins at Rural Hospital

Two conjoined twins are thriving after a groundbreaking surgery at a public hospital in rural South Africa proved world-class care doesn't require private facilities. The success is reshaping what's possible in government healthcare.

Google News - Health Breakthrough2 min read
South Africa Fills $22M Gap in HIV/AIDS Research Funding
Health & WellnessFeb 26

South Africa Fills $22M Gap in HIV/AIDS Research Funding

After the US withdrew HIV/AIDS research funding, South Africa is stepping up with R410 million ($22M USD) to keep critical programs running. The move ensures thousands of patients won't lose access to life-saving research.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Doctors Donate Skills for Life-Changing Epilepsy Surgery
Community HeroesFeb 24

Doctors Donate Skills for Life-Changing Epilepsy Surgery

Specialist doctors volunteered their time at a Cape Town hospital to perform free epilepsy surgeries for two patients who had waited two years. The initiative aims to make life-changing care accessible in a strained public health system.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
South Africa Offers Free HIV Prevention Jab to 456,000
Health & WellnessFeb 4

South Africa Offers Free HIV Prevention Jab to 456,000

Starting April 1st, nearly half a million South Africans can access a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that requires just two doses per year and has shown 100% effectiveness in trials. The free rollout could help end AIDS as a public health threat by 2043.

Daily Maverick2 min read