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Medical emergencies

Two weeks until Africa runs out of leading anti-venom

South Africa

Two weeks until Africa runs out of leading anti-venom

By Simon Allison

Cut Short: James Taylor’s truncated career a reminder to check up on matters of the heart

South Africa

Cut Short: James Taylor’s truncated career a reminder to check up on matters of the heart

By Antoinette Muller

Lives at risk after snakebite anti-venom proves toxic to profits

Africa

Lives at risk after snakebite anti-venom proves toxic to profits

By Simon Allison

Gun violence: What it costs the body, and our country

South Africa

Gun violence: What it costs the body, and our country

By Sebastian Van As

US meningitis deaths rise, FDA faces new questions

Newsdeck

US meningitis deaths rise, FDA faces new questions

By Reuters

US meningitis outbreak widens amid demands for criminal probe

Newsdeck

US meningitis outbreak widens amid demands for criminal probe

By Reuters

Athletes' sudden deaths expose big knowledge gaps

Sport

Athletes' sudden deaths expose big knowledge gaps

By Reuters Sportsdesk