Lack of mammogram units in rural areas a concern: Experts

Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked this October, health experts have raised concerns that there are too few mammography units, especially in rural areas and public health centers. Experts say breast cancer is increasingly affecting younger, pre-menopausal women in South Africa. Unlike high-income countries, where only five to seven percent…

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ConCourt rules for equal parental leave for all parents in SA

Constitutional Court. Both parents, regardless of gender, sex, colour or circumstances, will now be entitled to equal parental leave that they can share amongst themselves (4 months, 10 days). ConCourt unanimously confirms constitutional invalidity against sections which deal with maternity and paternity leave under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) (and the corresponding UIF…

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