HIV prevention in men through safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been implemented since 2007 and research now indicates it may help reduce women’s risk of STIs and cervical cancer.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 500 million individuals globally suffer from chronic kidney disease and an estimated 5 million South Africans over 20 years of age have chronic kidney disease (CKD).
The Urology Hospital celebrates 3 500 robotic procedures with the acquisition of its second da Vinci robot (the all-new Gen 4 X) – the first hospital on the African continent to reach this milestone.
South Africans have experienced a hefty 32% decrease in their income according to recent TransUnion stats. Combined with interest rate hikes and documented rising cost of essential items, South Africans are looking for income opportunities such as Multi-level Marketing or direct selling to make it to their next payday.
The rapidly rising cost of living combined with low income means South Africans struggle to survive financially, making them more vulnerable to fraud.
According to Stats SA, some 42% of SA homes were female-headed – with numerous roles and responsibilities to fill, from caregiving to work obligations, it’s clear why according to DebtBusters’ Money-stress Tracker Survey, work-life stress among women recorded at 44%, compared to 36% among men.
This September, Prostate Cancer Awareness month, The Urology Hospital will participate in the “I took the Test” campaign in partnership with Astellas and The Prostate Cancer Foundation by providing free PSA tests. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men in SA and showing significant increases. The lifetime risk for prostate cancer in men in …
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Taking it up a notch this Mandela day, The Urology Hospital donated a Sunlift e175 Hydraulic Hoist to the Joan Mary Care Centre, Pretoria, an essential assistive product* for an often-overlooked disabled community.
