Despite the proven benefits of newborn hearing screening and early intervention, universal screening is not yet mandated in South Africa and is only available at a few public hospitals.Thousands of ...

Wondering when to get a hearing test done? An ENT specialist explains the early signs of hearing loss, who should get regular screening, and when to seek urgent medical attention.

The availability of more affordable genetic testing allows us to screen newborns for more treatable inherited and congenital conditions.

The report provides a comprehensive assessment of progress under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the Sector-Wide Approach for coordinating health investments and ...

A DURBAN mother who changed her mind about leaving her newborn in a baby saver last year has been reunited with her child.

But for some moms, checkups requiring time off from work, transportation to appointments and help with child care can get ...

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has revealed that Nigeria has made significant progress in its health sector in 2025, training over 23,000 additional frontline health workers, ...

Are you a new mum struggling with constant exhaustion Discover the link between postpartum fatigue or nutrient deficiency and ...

More than 5,000 expectant parents across the North East and Yorkshire (NEY) region have signed up to a potentially life-changing genetic research ...

A new Cochrane review has found that sucrose can help with pain relief in newborn babies during common hospital procedures, such as venepuncture. This ...

In this report, IBRAHIM ADAM examines how gaps in medical testing and neglected laboratory tests put patients at serious risk, with unnecessary surgeries and mismanaged treatments claiming livesThe ...

As a precaution, Public Health is recommending that about 130 people associated with the school be evaluated for TB.