South african medical research council
SA Medical Research Council: Underground market alcohol can be lethal
Liquor brands never seen before are being illegally sold in the country without passing any of the specified liquor standards.
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FACT CHECK: Zweli Mkhize’s claims on SA’s ‘relationship with alcohol’
Africa Check looks at the claims by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize that although only 31% of the population drinks alcohol, South Africans drink more per person than anywhere in Africa. He also claimed that they are among the top drinkers in the world.
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MRC wants legal drinking age in SA to be raised & liquor prices hiked
The South African Medical Research Council is advocating raising the legal drinking age from 18 years to 19 or 21, as well as higher prices and taxes on alcohol.
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R18 million set aside for local COVID-19 test kits, reagents
Global demand for reagents and test kits has resulted in countries like South Africa experiencing a shortage of these products.
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With alcohol sales allowed from 1 June, experts warn of surge in trauma cases
Just two weeks into the lockdown, Groote Schuur Hospital reported a 66% decline in trauma cases, which was something the head of the unit attributed to a lack of alcohol.
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SAMRC drops any further investigation into Glenda Gray
In a statement, the board said it met to discuss the current challenges relating to the media statements made by Gray in her private capacity.
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Analysts call on SAMRC to drop probe into Glenda Gray
Health Department director general Anban Pillay has called on SAMRC to probe Gray’s comments about government’s response to COVID-19.
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SAMRC & partners to develop local diagnostics, reagents for COVID-19 testing
Delays in processing results for coronavirus tests threaten this goal, but interventions are underway attempting to unclog bottlenecks in the system.
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SAMRC appalled after French doctors say COVID-19 vaccine tests be done in Africa
French doctor Jean-Paul Mira and his counterpart appeared on the French television channel LCI earlier this week to discuss the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Learners warned against using performance-enhancing drugs
This comes after an Athlone man was caught with eight Ritalin pills on Wednesday, as he was heading towards a southern suburb school.
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CT-based paediatric cardiologist scoops coveted medical research award
Professor Liezl Zühlke recently scooped the African Research Leader Award for her work done regarding cardiovascular disease in children.
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SA a step closer to roll out of precision medicine
Medical experts say understanding a nation's genetic make-up enables scientists to develop medicine which targets its specific health challenges.
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Glenda Gray: Science saves lives
The SA doctor, who's been listed among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, says there needs to be continued support for science.
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Glenda Gray credits team for 100 most influential people listing
Gray is listed as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. She led a team of researchers who carried out the first HIV vaccine efficacy trial.
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Newton project to find solutions in dealing with TB, HIV/Aids
Local scientists will be teaming up with their British counterparts as part of a multimillion rand project.
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Multi-million rand project to address communicable diseases
The R500 million UK-SA Newton Fund was launched today in Parliament.
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Rape stats deceptive due to under-reporting
Police figures show more than 66,000 rape incidents were reported over the 2012/2013 year.
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$370m to aid Africa's health
A total of R370 million will be allocated to two projects led by South African scientists.
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Male rape victims urged to speak out
MatrixMen says male rape victims should not be afraid to come forward.
