Local researchers further their studies in state-of-the-art Swiss laboratories

Efforts to fill the gap in drug discovery and clinical research capability in South Africa are being accelerated by an innovative partnership between multinational drug company, Novartis, and local universities.

Are we doing enough to eradicate HIV/Aids?

When it comes to HIV/Aids, negative developments such as policy and programme failures or increases in deaths and infections are quick to make the news headlines, usually with a liberal dose of sensationalism. However, slipping by almost unnoticed these past few months have been some remarkable successes notched up by the South African government in its HIV/Aids campaign.

Depressing challenges remain

South Africa is considered one of the global leaders in terms of international best practices for workplace programmes and policies of employees affected by HIV and Aids.

Dettol hygiene and handwashing initiatives

Campaigns such as Global Handwashing Day are critical in raising awareness about the importance of personal and home hygiene. These healthy habits, however, must be promoted and practised every day, all-year round.

Historically, mining communities have been constituted majorly by males. It was not until recently that we saw a few women blusters coming through the system.