Alcohol
& drug abuse
This is a platform for the dissemination of information on research and policy
about substance abuse, with particular reference to Southern Africa ...
Burden of disease
Research is conducted to contribute to the burden of disease information in South Africa to assist policy makers in responding to the health needs of the nation ...
Cancer
The Cancer
Research Initiative for South Africa (CARISA) is a joint research initiative
that has been devised to coordinate, focus and extend existing cancer research
appropriately.
Ethics
Here
are guidelines on ethics in health research, developed by the MRC. There are
also checklists for protocol assessments ...
Evidence-based
medicines
Make
well-informed decisions, using a unique African Trials database and the esteemed
Cochrane Library ....
HIV/AIDS
This
module has been upgraded to a portal for southern Africa, focussing on researchers,
health professionals, policy makers, educators and the public ...
Chronic
diseases of lifestyle
This
is a group of diseases that share similar risk factors as a result of exposure,
over many decades, to unhealthy diets, smoking, lack of exercise and possibly
stress ...
Malaria
The focus of the malaria clearinghouse is on southern African information
sources, developed by the South African MRC Malaria Research Programme in
partnership with other role-players ...
Mental
health
It is as important as physical health to the overall well-being of individuals,
societies and countries.
Here are descriptions of diseases, fact sheets and press alerts ...
Motivational
Interviewing
It intends to connect and inform practitioners, trainers and researchers who share a common interest in the application of motivational interviewing to the challenges of behaviour change in South Africa ...
Novel
drug
development
platform
seeks to establish a scientific biotechnology infrastructure in South Africa
for research and development of novel medicines and tonics from traditional
medicinal plants used in southern Africa ....
Nutrition
Access a database on the nutrient composition of foods in South Africa and
other unique technical reports and information sources ...
Traditional
medicines
contains online documents and databases, including plant monographs ...
Tuberculosis
This clearinghouse contains unique information on TB control and the relevant
health status in South Africa ...
Violence
and Injury
Included are findings and information on the violence and injury surveillance
project funded by Dept of Arts, Culture, Science & Technology (DACST)
...
Health technology assessment
South Africa is in the process of developing a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) mechanism as part of a broader regulatory framework
...
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HealthInfo is a research knowledge translation tool
and service to support innovation and improved decision-making
in southern African health sectors. It is hosted by the South
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HEALTH NEWS
• Gathering Storm" offers a wide range of news, insight and multimedia from around the world.
• New Resource: A Practical Report Writing Toolkit for Development Professionals
• South African Health Awareness days 2008
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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
• Motivational Interviewing DVD released |
ETHICS
The South African Journal of Bioethics and Law was launched on 10 June 2008. Its an on-line, open access, free, ethics CPD accredited, twice a year journal, accessible at www.sajbl.org.za. Submissions are invited for the next issue. |
TUBERCULOSIS
• Children Should Be Involved in TB Treatment Research, PLoS Opinion Piece Says, 20 August 2008 |
MALARIA
• Cholesterol and Malaria May Use Same Doorway to Liver Cells, 10 September 2008
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MENTAL HEALTH
• Exploring Service Excellence, A conference hosted by Cape Mental Health on 21-22 October 2008 |
HIV/AIDS
NEWS
• For today's top stories and events on HIV/AIDS, visit the
AfroAIDSinfo
portal |
LIFESTYLE DISEASES
• Healthy Active Kids, South Africa 2007, Report Card on the Physical Activity, Nutrition and Tobacco use for South African Children and Youth |
NUTRITION
• The WHO Child Growth Standards |
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