In the wake of growing public concern over a recent study by South Africa's University of the Free State, the country's Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in sanitary pads are too low to be clinically harmful. The minister made the remarks during a joint media briefing with representatives from the World Health Organisation and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, following reports that popular menstrual products contained trace amounts of substances like phthalates, parabens, and bisphenols. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Motsoaledi

In the wake of growing public concern over a recent study by South Africa's University of the Free State, the country's Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in sanitary pads are too low to be clinically harmful. The minister made the remarks during a joint media briefing with representatives from the World Health Organisation and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, following reports that popular menstrual products contained trace amounts of substances like phthalates, parabens, and bisphenols. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Motsoaledi

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SA Health Minister says levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads too low to  be clinically harmful

South Africa's Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced that, in the next few weeks, the country will launch a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer using the global strategy adopted by the World Health Organisation. Cervical Cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among South African women, with over 11,000 cases and nearly 6,000 deaths annually.  According to the World Health Organisation Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally.  The highest rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality are in low- and middle-income countries. Sisi Segalo has more on the story

South Africa's Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced that, in the next few weeks, the country will launch a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer using the global strategy adopted by the World Health Organisation. Cervical Cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among South African women, with over 11,000 cases and nearly 6,000 deaths annually. &nbsp;According to the World Health Organisation Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. &nbsp;The highest rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality are in low- and middle-income countries. Sisi Segalo has more on the story

SA to launch campaign to eliminate cervical cancer using World Health Organisation-adopted strategy

The war between Iran, Israel and the United States continues to escalate, with the risk of a wider Middle East conflict growing. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's military offensive against Iran is "not done yet," insisting the campaign is weakening Iran's clerical leadership. The war began on 28 February when Israel and the United States launched strikes inside Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — just days before planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes across the region, while Saudi Arabia has condemned attacks on Gulf states and warned it reserves the right to respond. Some pundits say "Trump's War on Iran Makes a Mockery of American Democracy." While French President Emmanuel Macron says it will take a lot more than missiles to defeat Iran. Does the war with Iran represent a democratic and constitutional crisis in US foreign policy, driven by executive power, weak public support, and a lack of effective domestic opposition? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Ayo Kimathi, Social Architect, Author, Lecturer, & Freedom Fighter

The war between Iran, Israel and the United States continues to escalate, with the risk of a wider Middle East conflict growing. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's military offensive against Iran is "not done yet," insisting the campaign is weakening Iran's clerical leadership. The war began on 28 February when Israel and the United States launched strikes inside Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei &mdash; just days before planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes across the region, while Saudi Arabia has condemned attacks on Gulf states and warned it reserves the right to respond. Some pundits say "Trump's War on Iran Makes a Mockery of American Democracy." While French President Emmanuel Macron says it will take a lot more than missiles to defeat Iran. Does the war with Iran represent a democratic and constitutional crisis in US foreign policy, driven by executive power, weak public support, and a lack of effective domestic opposition? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Ayo Kimathi, Social Architect, Author, Lecturer, &amp; Freedom Fighter

 As US-Israel war rages on in Iran, are Americans in support of Washington's involvement

 Guided by the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, South Africa is building a prevention-to-prosecution continuum that centres on rights, dignity and accountability. That's according to the country's Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga. She was delivering Pretoria's statement at the opening plenary session of the 70th Commission on the Status of Women at U.N. Headquarters in New York. As Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports, Chikunga has also affirmed the country's support in favour the next UN Secretary General being a woman

&nbsp;Guided by the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, South Africa is building a prevention-to-prosecution continuum that centres on rights, dignity and accountability. That's according to the country's Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga. She was delivering Pretoria's statement at the opening plenary session of the 70th Commission on the Status of Women at U.N. Headquarters in New York. As Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports, Chikunga has also affirmed the country's support in favour the next UN Secretary General being a woman

SA Health Minister says levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads too low to be clinically harmful

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