Transforming breast cancer treatment: University of Pretoria professor awarded R3 million grant

South Africa pioneers novel approach to advance precision treatment for aggressive breast cancer 

UP professor wins R3m grant to perfect diagnosis-and-treatment combination that promises to make killer disease manageable Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer among women in South Africa, and globally. Too often it is discovered too late – but a new approach promises a radical change in survivability for patients. The solution, called theranostics, []

Meet La Base, The New Skincare Brand That Uses Human Breast Milk In Its Custom Formula

Meet La Base, The New Skincare Brand That Uses Human Breast Milk In Its Custom Formula

Cancer care: Medserve-LUTH retains Nigeria’s top oncology centre award for 4th straight year

By Chioma Obinna Cancer care in Nigeria received a boost for cancer care in Nigeria, as the Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre retained its title as the Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year, further cementing its status as a leading cancer treatment hub in West Africa. The award was conferred at the [] The post Cancer care: Medserve-LUTH retains Nigeria’s top oncology centre award for 4th straight year appeared first on Vanguard News.

Open letter urges Robert Abela to end reliance on charity funding for cancer treatment

An open letter to Prime Minister Robert Abela says Multiple Myeloma patients are being directed to charitable funding for essential treatment, calling for faster inclusion of EU-approved cancer medicines in the national formulary

GMTF advances rollout of Medicines List to improve access to specialised treatment

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is advancing efforts to improve access to specialised healthcare by engaging key stakeholders in Ghana's pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to finalise its Medicines List, a key component of the Fund that helps patients obtain life-saving medicines without severe financial hardship.

Janet Jackson Brings Teyana Taylor to Tears at BET Awards 2026

Teyana Taylor needs one tissue after another. As the One Battle After Another actress prepared to accept the inaugural Icon of the Year award at the 2026 BET Awards—hosted by Druski at the Peacock...

Cloud‑based system speeds up patient flow at public clinics, 81pc seen within 60 minutes, says deputy health minister

KUALA LUMPUR July, 8 — The implementation of the Cloud-Based Clinical Management System (CCMS) at government healt...

WOW Africa Honours Outstanding Women for Leadership Excellence

The Women of Worth (WOW) Africa Women’s Summit and Excellence Leadership Awards have honoured outstanding African women recognised for leadership, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service, public service and community development, including Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The summit, held in Abuja, brought together women leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, development partners and professionals [] The post WOW Africa Honours Outstanding Women for Leadership Excellence appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

PGH, IWTS  launches country’s first charity bone marrow transplant unit

The country’s first charity bone marrow transplant unit was opened at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) on Friday, aiming to help Filipinos with blood-related diseases gain better access to the typically high-cost procedure. The facility makes PGH the country’s first public hospital to offer bone marrow transplantation, a treatment that was previously available only in []

Africa and Caribbean Unveil Reparations Roadmap

African and Caribbean leaders have adopted a 19-point framework aimed at advancing the global reparations movement beyond historical recognition and toward coordinated policy action. Meeting at the Next Steps Summit in Accra, Ghana, heads of state, diplomats, legal experts, and policymakers outlined proposals ranging from formal apologies and debt justice to cultural restitution, technology transfer,...

General : M'sia Strengthens Global Waqf Profile With Oman Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's expertise in waqf development has gained international recognition following a strategic partnership between the Malaysian Waqf Foundation (YWM) and two institutions from the Sultanate of Oman to strengthen waqf asset development and explore innovations in Islamic social finance.

African, Caribbean Nations Renew Calls for Slavery Reparations at Ghana Summit

African and Caribbean countries have renewed demands for formal apologies and reparations from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade, concluding a three-day conference in Ghana aimed at advancing the global campaign for reparatory justice. The gathering, dubbed the “Next Steps” conference and held in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, brought together political leaders, ...

KP Govt, UNICEF strengthen partnership to advance child protection initiatives

KP Govt, UNICEF strengthen partnership to advance child protection initiatives

The Sad Truth Behind My Failed Flat Closure Mastectomy

Photography by Joe Friend and Caroline Miller. Just over two and a half years ago, in February 2022, I had a double mastectomy because I had stage 1 breast cancer. I was diagnosed with the BRCA genetic mutation more than a decade prior to that. Flat Closure Mastectomy For those just joining the conversation now, [] The post The Sad Truth Behind My Failed Flat Closure Mastectomy appeared first on Elana's Pantry.

Oxfam in Ghana donates medical equipment and essential drugs worth GH¢1.5 million to Kasoa Polyclinic

Oxfam in Ghana has donated medical equipment and essential drugs worth about GH¢1.5 million to the Kasoa Polyclinic to strengthen maternal and reproductive healthcare services in the municipality. The presentation, which took place on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, at the premises of the clinic in Kasoa, formed part of the sustainability and legacy activities under The post Oxfam in Ghana donates medical equipment and essential drugs worth GH¢1.5 million to Kasoa Polyclinic appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City launches the Philippines’ first and only TrueBeam Edge Radiotherapy System 

MANILA, Philippines – St. Luke’s Medical Center–Quezon City has officially introduced the first and only TrueBeam Edge radiotherapy system in the Philippines, marking a milestone in advancing cancer care. This

BP Rewards named best fuel loyalty programme in Africa

bp Southern Africa (bpSA) has won two category awards and a high commendation at the inaugural African Loyalty Awards 2025/26 for its proprietary loyalty programme, BP Rewards. Launched in 2024, BP Rewards was named Best Loyalty Programme in Africa in the Fuel category. Within its first year, the programme delivered a seven percentage-point market share []

Pedreguer healthcare professional earns national recognition

A school nurse from Pedreguer has received national recognition after her research into improving children’s health and wellbeing in schools []

Vaccine development key to health sovereignty: BRIN

Tsinghua University collaboration on an mRNA dengue vaccine will stimulate further domestic innovation. BRIN Head ...

MSF Uses Virtual Reality Exhibition to Spotlight Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis

An immersive experience follows the journey of a Sudanese aid worker displaced by war. At Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is implementing an innovative way to raise awareness about the suffering of 14 million people displaced by the war in Sudan since 2023. RELATED: Sudanese Bureaucratic Obstacles and Insecurity Delay Aid Arrival []

Young Bahamian Makes Scientific Breakthrough

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS - A 23-year-old Bahamian is earning international recognition after making a scientific discovery that could aid future medical research.

Tennova Turkey Creek Completes $3 Million Emergency Department Expansion

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.(WOKI / WVLT) - Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center has completed a 3 million expansion of its emergency department, increasing treat...

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub is opening a 4th round of rare disease grants

The nonprofit has committed more than 150 million across four funding cycles and is expanding its AI drug repurposing work with Every Cure

Experimental DNA nasal vaccine shows promise against tuberculosis

Washington, July 5 (SANA) An experimental DNA-based nasal vaccine has shown promising results against tuberculosis (TB) in animal studies, raising hopes for a more effective treatment for one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. The vaccine, developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public []

Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg: Patients and researchers join forces to drive more effective treatments

A unique collaboration in Luxembourg is opening new frontiers in medical research by using donated patient samples, paving the way for more personalised and effective therapies.

Farida Shimi: "A Crown Was Never the Destination.. It Was a Responsibility"

Farida Shimi, Miss Arab Egypt, Miss Arab Worldwide, Miss Africa, Queen of the Universe, and Ambassador of the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) spoke to Sada el Balad English (See) about women's empowerment, breast cancer awareness, philanthropy, and using her platform to create lasting impact.

FG Deploys N10bn Medical Intervention To Strengthen Healthcare Services in Bauchi

Federal Government delivers N10 billion medical intervention to expand maternal healthcare, equip hospitals and improve services across Bauchi State.

Northern Ireland businessman backs £110k equipment boost for Royal Victoria Hospital children’s eye unit

A donation supported by Dr Terry Cross OBE will fund specialist diagnostic technology to improve early detection and treatment for children across Northern Ireland

Recent Developments in Gender Medicine

Recent Developments in Gender Medicine

Hong Kong pioneers world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant

Hong Kong doctors have performed the world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant as part of a pioneering microsurgery programme, researchers have revealed. Sharing results of the clinical trial on Wednesday, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) team said surgeons at Queen Mary Hospital had completed 48 procedures since June 2025, with no long-term or post-operative complications. Microsurgery, which requires surgeons to operate under high-powered magnification on structures as fine as 0.1...