Government of Zimbabwe bans imports of livestock and pigs from South Africa
The Government of Zimbabwe has suspended with immediate effect the importation of livestock and related products from South Africa. The suspension follows notification by...
The National Institute for Occupational Health pilots new national surveillance project
The National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) in South Africa, through its Epidemiology and Surveillance Section, has initiated a national surveillance project to determine...
Op ed – Lead exposure can have dire consequences for children and adults
By Nisha Naicker, Head of the Epidemiology and Surveillance Section of the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH)
Lead exposure continues to be a public...
Iron Deficiency Undermines the Lives of Millions in Africa – Isn’t it time we...
(By Rémy Ejel, Market Head for Nestlé CWAR Ltd.)
Iron, a key nutrient to develop children’s brains and help adults live productive lives, is acutely...
Adoption of the C40 Good Food Cities Declaration as a means to combat consumption-based...
The C40 good Food Cities Declaration is a concept aimed at achieving a planetary health diet for all. The planetary health diet is a...
Expect 100 million bacterial cells per apple and most are really good for you!
In today’s quick-fix health economy where we want instant solutions to a myriad lifestyle-caused complaints, it is good news to hear that eating just...
Heritage Day 2019
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On 24 September South Africans around the country will celebrate Heritage Day. This national public holiday has one message, let’s celebrate our...
Poultry Diagnostics Market is expected to reach US$ 674.2 Mn by 2026
Global poultry diagnostics market was valued US$ 312.1 Mn in 2017 and is expected to reach US$ 674.2 Mn by 2026, at a CAGR...
Zebras offer leads to control tsetse flies
Zebras, specifically odours found in their skin, may provide leads to boost the management of the deadly and devastating African trypanosomosis disease, which is...
Milliken’s ‘ColorDirection 2020’ explores the colors of the human journey
The theme of Connected Comfort serves as a foundation for the six color tones selected for ColorDirection 2020 — reflecting the convenience, flexibility and...