Turning Credible Information into Public Awareness
Sometimes, the most powerful PR campaigns are the ones that inform and educate.
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Urology Hospital Performs Free Procedures for Public Hospital Patients this Mandela Month
Commemorating Mandela Day 2025, Urology Hospital doctors and staff are honouring Madiba’s legacy by giving back to the community in a meaningful way.
Millions Locked Out of Work—Youth Must Find Opportunity in Entrepreneurship
South African youth discouragement grows as youth unemployment rose to 46.1% in Q1 2025, pushing overall unemployment to 32.9% (QLFS, Stats SA). For millions of young people, especially women, the job market remains out of reach—held back by shrinking formal jobs and deepening inequality. With futures on hold before they begin, entrepreneurship isn’t a luxury; it’s a vital path to inclusion, income, and youth independence.
Urology Hospital Marks 5,000 Robotic Surgeries with Free Men’s Health Screening and Awareness Drive
This Men’s Health Month, Urology Hospital marks its historic 5,000th robotic surgery——with a free workshop and PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) screenings to promote early detection and awareness. Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed in South African (SA) men, with Black men facing a 1 in 4 lifetime risk and a regional mortality rate 2.7 times the global average. This initiative urges men to take charge of their health, because early detection saves lives.
Fighting the ‘Silent Disease’–Urology Hospital’s Free Workshop Tackle’s Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a global crisis, affects over 850 million people, an estimated 1 in 10 adults, and is projected to become the fifth leading cause of years of life lost. In South Africa up to 17% may be living with CKD. From 1999 to 2006 South Africa saw a 67% rise in deaths owing to CKD. If undetected and untreated, CKD can progress to kidney failure, putting lives at risk.
Youth unemployment grips South Africa, millions uncertain of their financial future
South Africa is in the grip of a youth unemployment crisis, with 59,6%% of those aged 15–24 and 39,4% of those aged 25–34 unemployed, according to Stats SA’s QLFS Survey. While the 2024 matric class achieved a high pass rate, over 600,000 of 800,000 matriculants face limited education options as just 200,000 tertiary spaces are available—forcing many into a job market burdened with one of the world’s highest youth unemployment rates.
SA’s retirement crisis: only 7% of retirees feel prepared & half of over-60s keep working
South Africa’s older generation face a retirement crisis, with a paltry 7% of retirees feeling “well-prepared” and less than half of over-65’s having a retirement plan. With longer life expectancies, rising healthcare costs, inflation and a tough economy many retirement savings fall short. As a result a staggering 45% of over-60’s continue working, and 30% rely on secondary income streams to cover financial gaps.
Prostate Cancer on the rise – Don’t be a statistic, get tested
Honouring International Men’s Day, Urology Hospital, South Africa’s top specialised urology centre and leader in cutting-edge medical technology, is offering free prostate screenings in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Prostate cancer affects 1.5 Million men globally each year, according to the WHO, this life-saving initiative comes at a crucial time.
Tackling SA’s unemployment: key to economic growth and equality – DSA
South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis, with rates of 60.8% for 15-24 year-olds and 41.7% for 25-34 year-olds, necessitates entrepreneurial empowerment and micro business development. Direct selling, supported by DSA-accredited companies, offers skills development and income opportunities, uplifting over 600,000 individuals and transforming communities through financial independence and personal growth.
Man Up This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month—Get a Free PSA Test
Prostate cancer is the leading cancer among South African men, with a significant increase in death rates from 2008 to 2018. Disparities in detection exist, particularly for black men. The Urology Hospital is offering free PSA tests for men at risk on September 27-28, emphasizing the importance of early detection and routine checkups.