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New drive to prevent child mortality in South Africa
2 February 2012
"It is very worrying that a high number of our children die even before their 5th birthday. Sadly, many of these deaths are caused by diseases that are vaccine-preventable". Read the media release... Read full story
Free books for doctors
25 January 2012
Free Medical Books - Over the next years, many textbooks will be available online, free and in full-text. The unrestricted access to scientific knowledge will have a major impact on medical practice. Download your own now! Read full story
South African women are having fewer children
24 January 2012
The country’s fertility rate will fall below the replacement level (the rate that enables the population to substitute itself) of 2,1 in 2035. South Africa’s current fertility rate is 2,3. Read the full story... Read full story
HPCSA Media Release - Investigation following registration irregularities at HPCSA
20 January 2012
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is today revealing registration irregularities within the Council after a foreign qualified. Read the full media release. Read full story
