AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCancer Care & Hope: Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital CEO Dr Nkuli Boikhutso marked Reach For A Dream’s 38th birthday by sharing how the foundation fulfilled her own dream as a 13-year-old cancer patient, while the charity continues to grant thousands of wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. Ageing With HIV: New Southern African HIV Clinicians Society guidelines for older people with HIV shift focus from viral suppression alone to broader “health span” care, recognising frailty and ageing-related needs. Skin & Nutrition Wellness: A wellness report links hydration and nutrient intake to skin firmness and elasticity, highlighting drinks like lemon water and green tea for antioxidants and vitamin C—while noting more research is needed. Public Health & Safety: Cape Town police launched investigations after two mass shootings 20 minutes apart left seven dead and five injured, with deployments increased in Mitchells Plain and Philippi East. Workplace Health Rights: The Labour Court overturned a CCMA dismissal ruling against CPUT, finding the university failed to properly accommodate an employee’s medical condition and consider alternatives. Municipal Health Risks: Johannesburg’s waste crisis deepened as Pikitup reports only one-third of collection trucks are operational, raising health concerns from accumulating refuse. Cancer Community Loss: Tributes continue after young cancer fighter Creashy Maart died following a prolonged battle.
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