Abbott's FreeStyle Libre Pro System measures glucose levels continuously for up to 14 days through small sensor on the arm. According to The International Diabetes Federation, 1 in every 11 adults worldwide and up to 4½ million South African adults have diabetes. Furthermore, increasing longevity and the rising prevalence of unhealthy behaviours, including poor diet and lack of physical exercise, means that these figures are expected to rise dramatically in the future.
Recently Tanzania’s President Dr John Magufuli ordered the closure of all private pharmacies around the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) on the pretext that they were overcharging patients whenever they buy medicines from such facilities.
Already the construction of a Government controlled big pharmacy under the Medical Stores Department (MSD) has been completed. The prices are far below than those of private pharmacies which it is claimed that they belong to the same doctors within the MNH.
Living Water International remains proactive in efforts to ensure access to improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities for Liberians and foreign residents.
Living Water Int’l-Liberia is working assiduously, bringing relief to hundreds of communities and institutions in-need of better or adequate WASH services.
The Christian Charity has made a generous contribution to District #4 in Paynesville, Montserrado County by constructing several modern WASH facilities.
Deepening its commitment to the African healthcare sector, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today officially opened the South Africa branch of the Boston Scientific Institute for Advancing Science (IAS) in Johannesburg. The state-of-the-art facility will help train and further develop the skills and knowledge base of local healthcare professionals. With local thought leaders and experts as faculty, the facility will also help meet training needs of the other African nations.
The opening marks the seventh Boston Scientific IAS globally, including sites in the United States, France, Japan and China. Another Institute is slated to open next month in Istanbul.
Despite the fact that people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) face an increased risk for developing mental health conditions, these conditions are treatable and, with help, the patient can recover, says Dr Aneshree Moodley, consultant specialist at Akeso Psychiatric Clinics.
