On November 14 each year, World Diabetes Day aims to increase an awareness of the effects of diabetes and the complications caused by the disease. Healthy eating helps prevent or delay the development of diabetes. © iStockphoto.com / webphotographer What ...
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HIV Home Test Kits
An ICPA Viewpoint Recently the South African Pharmacy Council removed the ban on Pharmacists selling HIV self testing kits. ICPA supports the expanded service options for patients and making testing available as widely as possible. This fits in with the ...
Read More »Make No Bones About The Seriousness Of Osteoporosis
Thursday 20 October 2016 is World Osteoporosis Day which raises awareness around the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of bone disease. To mark the day and in keeping with the theme for ‘World Osteoporosis Day 2016′, the Independent Community Pharmacy Association ...
Read More »Educating Women On The Early Signs Of Breast Cancer
The key message is for women to keep themselves informed so that they recognise the early warning signs and know how to reduce their risk. Women’s health and the types of cancers prevalent among women is the theme of CANSA’s ...
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