State medical scheme makes strides
South Africa's Government Employees Medical Scheme has grown to more than 400 000 principal members since its launch in 2006, and now provides healthcare cover to over a million beneficiaries.
SA to limit trans-fats in foods
South Africa is to develop legislation to limit trans-fats in processed and prepared foods in the country, in a bid to reduce chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and obesity.
SA on swine flu offensive
The Department of Health has ordered an additional R30-million worth of Tamiflu as South Africa steps up its swine flu response. Pregnant women showing even mild swine flu symptoms have been urged to start taking the anti-viral drug immediately.
South Africa's swine flu hotline
South Africa has set up a hotline, as well as a dedicated e-mail address, for public queries about H1N1 influenza, or swine flu.
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