A quiet revolution is reshaping healthcare, shifting the focus from merely managing symptoms to fundamentally altering the course of complex diseases. At the forefront of this evolution are two critical fields: precision medicine in oncology and groundbreaking new treatments for severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia and treatment-resistant depression. These advancements signal a move away from one-size-fits-all approaches and towards…
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South Africa intensifies fight against tuberculosis
With less than five years remaining to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, South Africa faces a critical challenge: ending the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. The goal is ambitious: an 80% reduction in TB incidence and a 90% decline in TB deaths compared with 2015 levels. While South Africa has made remarkable strides, halving the number of TB patients between…
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Discovery launches AI-Powered Personal Health Pathways
Discovery has unveiled its innovative Personal Health Pathways (PHP) programme, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalised health actions for its 2.1 million adult members. This initiative aims to address the escalating challenge of medical inflation while promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing healthcare costs. PHP utilises behavioural data, real-time health and spending information, and predictive analytics to tailor health recommendations…