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South Africa
Joined March 2011
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, congratulates Dr Edward Ngwenya on his election as the Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) and extends his best wishes to the association’s newly elected leadership. @SAMedicalAssoc
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
[ON AIR] Alcohol abuse continues to place severe pressure on South Africa’s emergency services, with hospitals, ambulance services and trauma units reporting spikes in alcohol-related injuries, violence and accidents — particularly over weekends and peak periods. Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa - @SAMedicalAssoc Chairperson on #TheMorningBrief with Jon Gericke #sabcnews
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
.@SAMedicalAssoc disagrees with the state that there’s no money to pay new doctors. Board member Ames Dhai thinks all that’s needed is proper management. She talks to @miamalan on #HealthBeat on @eNCA at 5.30pm today.
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
“You could say that I understand the association very well.” Read more about the journey that led the new CEO of the @SAMedicalAssoc to the organisation’s top seat via @SeanChristieSA. bhekisisa.org/article/2024-0…
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Lost in translation. Mzulungile Nodikida, the new head of @SAMedicalAssoc, talks to @SeanChristieSA about the challenge in switching from Spanish to English after training in Cuba. Read more. bhekisisa.org/article/2024-0…
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Why is WHO concerned about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu? Who is at risk? How can you protect yourself and which foods are safe to eat during an outbreak ? Dr Wenqing Zhang explains in Science in 5
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Pharaoh Ramses V comes to life. Watch this fascinating story about the eradication of a deadly disease. #SMALLPOX! Did you know? Following an ambitious 12-year global vaccination campaign led by the WHO, smallpox was finally eradicated in 1980. 🙌 #WorldImmunizationWeek
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Get ready to be inspired by industry experts at the upcoming BHF Clinical Workshop! Join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from leading experts in healthcare. Register to secure your spot now: bit.ly/43TboDw #BHFConference2024 #SustainableHealthcare
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Universal health coverage isn't just a dream. It can be a reality with access to high quality care that puts people first. #HealthForAll
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
The South African Medical Association has submitted a petition to parliament, calling on the National Council of Provinces to vote against the National Health Insurance Bill. It's already been passed by the National Assembly. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #NewsLink
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
“With approximately 41% of the population in 2020 aged under 15 years, Africa has the youngest population in the world. Let’s invest in our human capital, let’s vaccinate our children for a prosperous and healthy #Africa” — @MohamedFall #TheBigCatchUp #AVW2023
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Members of our clinical team are in Johannesburg 🇿🇦 sharing updates on TB Alliance’s research program during the 2023 #CommunityEngagement Forum. Find out more about our pipeline here ➡️ tballiance.org/portfolio #EndTB
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
Replying to @DrSrinivas_C
@DrSrinivas_C in conversation with @Newzroom405 Afrika about the role and importance of Proton Beam Therapy for various cancers. Watch the full video: lnkd.in/d2kkeMyp @SAMedicalAssoc #WinningOverCancer #SouthAfrica #Umhlanga #MedicalSymposium #ProtonTherapy
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) retweeted
If you develop severe, watery diarrhea & vomiting, particularly after traveling to a country where there's an outbreak of cholera, seek medical help immediately. #Cholera is treatable, but because dehydration can happen quickly, it's important to get cholera treatment right away
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