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PUBLIC HEALTH
Immunisation a ‘non-negotiable’ in SA’s health model
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
NHI all about transformation - Motsoaledi
Tue, 16 Feb 2010
Government’s main priority is to transform the health system, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured people who are not convinced about the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
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HEALTHCARE
10-point plan to improve health system in SA
Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Advocating change for South African cancer patients
Tue, 15 Sep 2009
"Campaigning for Cancer" offers useful tools to help cancer patients find advice on their rights. This allows patients to take control of their cancer journey and ensure that they get the best possible care and support.
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COMPLIANCE AUDITS
Companies increase efficiency of health and safety compliance audits
Wed, 19 Aug 2009
Gathering information in the field using handheld devices such as personal digital assistants and smart phones means much faster response times and improved business efficiency. MobiEasy is a complete solution that allows you to convert paper-based forms to digital format, says Billy Last.
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CANCER PREVENTION WEEK
CANSA calls South Africans to join the fight against cancer
Mon, 03 Aug 2009
This week is Cancer Prevention week, led by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), which calls on all South Africans to help prevent the spread of the disease.
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SWINE FLU
Health dept ready to advise schools on swine flu
Mon, 20 Jul 2009
The Department of Health is on standby to assist with any school reported cases of swine flu, in order to limit possible spreading of the virus. In June, 11 university students tested positive for H1N1 influenza virus in Gauteng.
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FOREIGN AID
US to spend $63 billion to fight health challenges in Africa
Mon, 13 Jul 2009
President Obama visited Ghana this weekend to commit 63 billion US Dollars to public health care in Africa. In his fourth major public speech on US foreign policy, the Obama pledged assistance to African countries in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
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HEALTH SYSTEM
Doctors' strike one symptom of bigger illness
Mon, 06 Jul 2009
How your right to privacy can kill you
Tue, 09 Jun 2009
If you change your dentist or doctor, does the old practitioner readily give you your files, or do you start a new history with the new dentist or doctor? Asks Luis da Silva. Sharing information may ensure better medical care and drive down costs, as doctors may no longer need to do endless screening, and problems may lie in long-forgotten patient histories.
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WORKPLACE SAFETY
First aid boxes in the workplace - when last did you check yours?
Tue, 19 May 2009
According to the Safety Act, all employers need to take reasonable steps to ensure their employees' safety at the workplace. These steps include a well kitted-out first aid box and the training of employees in first aid skills by a recognised institution.
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GOVT HEALTHCARE
Meeting the healthcare challenge – harder in the USA than here
Mon, 18 May 2009
By following Bangladesh and India's examples of creating affordable public healthcare by pooling resources, training nurses and taking the preventative approach, we can protect our nation. It's a matter of removing the red tape, writes Luis da Silva.
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PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
Half a billion Rand in savings for South Africa’s private healthcare industry
Fri, 15 May 2009
Electronic switching and cellphones are helping to boost medical savings and give doctors reasons to stay in South Africa. Healthbridge is the world's first medical payment system that has saved doctors, private hospitals and medicals aids millions of Rands this year.
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NURSES
DENOSA celebrates International Nurses Day
Mon, 11 May 2009
Celebrated on Florence Nightingale's birthday, National Nurses day recognises the contributions nurses make to the betterment of the country.
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SWINE FLU
No need to panic over Swine Flu
Wed, 29 Apr 2009
The government has expressed confidence in the country's ability to cope with any cases of swine flu that might appear in the country. The announcement came before two suspected cases of the disease were reported in South Africa. Both patients have mad a good recovery.
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Waiting for disaster to happen?
Fri, 24 Apr 2009
Save costs by setting plans in place to safeguard information and knowledge in a disaster. In a conference set for the end of May, Professor Patrick Ngulube will chart a number of disaster mitigation strategies.
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FACTORY FIRE
Another Boland factory fire shocks and angers Minister
Tue, 21 Apr 2009
Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has expressed shock and anger at yet another factory blaze in Paarl on Monday night, which left six workers hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
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MEDICAL AID
Do you cut your lifeline in hard times?
Mon, 30 Mar 2009
Click here for Training Providers specialising in Safety, Health training & Environment issues
Click on the links below for Health and Safety training and Environment training courses in the following regions:
PUBLIC HEALTH
Immunisation a ‘non-negotiable’ in SA’s health model
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
The Department of Health is set to embark on several mass immunisation campaigns from next month, said Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. He described immunisation as a "non-negotiable" that every South African should have to undergo if the country was to focus more on a preventative rather than curative health model and maintain a health care system which didn't overburden the fiscus.
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NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCENHI all about transformation - Motsoaledi
Tue, 16 Feb 2010
Government’s main priority is to transform the health system, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured people who are not convinced about the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
...more10-point plan to improve health system in SA
Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Government has developed a 10-point programme to guide the country in improving the healthcare system in South Africa, says Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga. The programme is focused on improving the overall healthcare system and increasing access to health care while fighting the burden of disease, according to the Minister.
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CAMPAIGNING FOR CANCERAdvocating change for South African cancer patients
Tue, 15 Sep 2009
"Campaigning for Cancer" offers useful tools to help cancer patients find advice on their rights. This allows patients to take control of their cancer journey and ensure that they get the best possible care and support.
...moreCompanies increase efficiency of health and safety compliance audits
Wed, 19 Aug 2009
Gathering information in the field using handheld devices such as personal digital assistants and smart phones means much faster response times and improved business efficiency. MobiEasy is a complete solution that allows you to convert paper-based forms to digital format, says Billy Last.
...moreCANSA calls South Africans to join the fight against cancer
Mon, 03 Aug 2009
This week is Cancer Prevention week, led by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), which calls on all South Africans to help prevent the spread of the disease.
...moreHealth dept ready to advise schools on swine flu
Mon, 20 Jul 2009
The Department of Health is on standby to assist with any school reported cases of swine flu, in order to limit possible spreading of the virus. In June, 11 university students tested positive for H1N1 influenza virus in Gauteng.
...moreUS to spend $63 billion to fight health challenges in Africa
Mon, 13 Jul 2009
President Obama visited Ghana this weekend to commit 63 billion US Dollars to public health care in Africa. In his fourth major public speech on US foreign policy, the Obama pledged assistance to African countries in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
...moreDoctors' strike one symptom of bigger illness
Mon, 06 Jul 2009
The recent doctors' strike is just one sign of the strain that is causing the public hospital sector to buckle. There is a dramatic shortage of specialists and too few nurses. One strategy that may help hospitals is to make greater use of technology.
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DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY BILLHow your right to privacy can kill you
Tue, 09 Jun 2009
If you change your dentist or doctor, does the old practitioner readily give you your files, or do you start a new history with the new dentist or doctor? Asks Luis da Silva. Sharing information may ensure better medical care and drive down costs, as doctors may no longer need to do endless screening, and problems may lie in long-forgotten patient histories.
...moreFirst aid boxes in the workplace - when last did you check yours?
Tue, 19 May 2009
According to the Safety Act, all employers need to take reasonable steps to ensure their employees' safety at the workplace. These steps include a well kitted-out first aid box and the training of employees in first aid skills by a recognised institution.
...moreMeeting the healthcare challenge – harder in the USA than here
Mon, 18 May 2009
By following Bangladesh and India's examples of creating affordable public healthcare by pooling resources, training nurses and taking the preventative approach, we can protect our nation. It's a matter of removing the red tape, writes Luis da Silva.
...moreHalf a billion Rand in savings for South Africa’s private healthcare industry
Fri, 15 May 2009
Electronic switching and cellphones are helping to boost medical savings and give doctors reasons to stay in South Africa. Healthbridge is the world's first medical payment system that has saved doctors, private hospitals and medicals aids millions of Rands this year.
...moreDENOSA celebrates International Nurses Day
Mon, 11 May 2009
Celebrated on Florence Nightingale's birthday, National Nurses day recognises the contributions nurses make to the betterment of the country.
...moreNo need to panic over Swine Flu
Wed, 29 Apr 2009
The government has expressed confidence in the country's ability to cope with any cases of swine flu that might appear in the country. The announcement came before two suspected cases of the disease were reported in South Africa. Both patients have mad a good recovery.
...moreWaiting for disaster to happen?
Fri, 24 Apr 2009
Save costs by setting plans in place to safeguard information and knowledge in a disaster. In a conference set for the end of May, Professor Patrick Ngulube will chart a number of disaster mitigation strategies.
...moreAnother Boland factory fire shocks and angers Minister
Tue, 21 Apr 2009
Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has expressed shock and anger at yet another factory blaze in Paarl on Monday night, which left six workers hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
...moreDo you cut your lifeline in hard times?
Mon, 30 Mar 2009
The correct medical aid often impacts life and death decisions, but there’s no point in paying for cover you don’t need.
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In a mine safety audit released by the Department of Minerals and Energy, it emerged that since 2007, 200 mine workers die annually and 5000 are injured on account of unsafe working conditions.
All workplace risks, whether physical, chemical or biological, need to be properly managed to ensure the safety of South Africa’s workers. In many environments, extensive health and safety training and personal protective equipment (PPE) is a necessity.
According to Labour Minister, Membathisi Mdladlana, workers should be provided with occupational health and safety training in the form of courses or in-house instruction. Information should be given on a regular basis about the safety procedures or guidelines in place at work.
If employees are exposed to noise levels of above 85 dB(A) over an extended period of time, their hearing may be permanently damaged.
Ergonomic safety precautions such as headgear, goggles or glasses can protect against physical hazards such as noise and dust. In addition, poor lighting and bad temperature control contravene the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS act), and can lead to unwelcome accidents.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH), South Africa’s work force amounts to about 11.5 million people. Currently, the NIOH is working towards improved industrial and construction safety in the workplace, through the research of occupational respiratory disease, Immunology, Microbiology, and their groundbreaking work in silica and silica-associated diseases.
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