News Archive August 2014

Invitation to register on database of suppliers >

GEMS may call upon suppliers on their database by way of requests for quotations, requests for proposals and/or tenders.
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Invitation to participate on GEMS Advisory Panels of Experts for Cardiovascular Disease and HIV >

Applications are called for, from suitable candidates who have the requisite qualifications in relevant fields of academic research, clinical practice, HIV Disease Management and Cardiovascular Disease Management. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2014.
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Quicker cure for TB soon >

South African researchers have brought the world a step closer to using a new drug combination that could shorten the time it takes to treat tuberculosis.
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Post-op heart patients make medication mistakes >

Many US heart patients make risky errors with their medication after being discharged from hospital. More than half of heart patients in a new US study made mistakes taking their medications or misunderstood instructions given to them after being discharged from the hospital.
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HPV test may be best for assessing cervical cancer risk >

According to a new study, testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be the best way to know whether a woman is at risk of developing cervical cancer. Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be the best way to know whether a woman is at risk of developing cervical cancer in the near future, according to a new study.
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Draft regulations no panacea for health funding >

The national treasury's draft demarcation regulations could shut the door on thousands of people who are unable to afford medical scheme coverage, according to industry players. The second draft of the regulations, which seek to separate health insurance products from medical schemes, are open for public comment until July 31.
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SA cannot become complacent about AIDS >

South Africa has made huge strides in combating AIDS, but leading medical expert on HIV and AIDS Dr Helen Rees says the country cannot become complacent. Rees, the executive director of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, said while it is good to have "aspirational goals", the message must reflect the harsh reality, which is that the issue has improved from what it was but there is still a long way to go.
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Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to build clinic in SA >

The Aids Healthcare Foundation will build its first clinic in South Africa. AHF offers comprehensive HIV/Aids and tuberculosis
treatment and care services, including HIV prevention and testing. The foundation will build its first clinic in
South Africa, the global organisation announced today.
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Report: South Africa's national health insurance >

Issued by the South African Department of Health, this 18-page booklet broadly outlines the country's recently introduced National Health Insurance (NHI). This background document states that the NHI will take 14 years to fully introduce in South Africa. The first five years of the roll out will comprise a preparation phase in which the country will uplift the public health sector.
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