At least 146 people have died of malaria in the western Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of this year. The surge comes as the country battles an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 900 people in northeastern DRC since May. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

At least 146 people have died of malaria in the western Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of this year. The surge comes as the country battles an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 900 people in northeastern DRC since May. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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#PODCAST The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a dual health crisis, as a deadly malaria surge follows the ongoing Ebola outbreak #sabcnews 

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The KwaZulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare Coalition (KZNDHC) is calling for a holistic approach to deal with the crisis in the healthcare sector. The coalition will host its landmark 30th Annual Healthcare Conference focusing on the theme "Transitioning from a Healthcare Crisis to a Future Functional Health System". The three-day conference will also feature key insights from global health leader, Dr Precious Matsoso who will deliver the keynote address on Pandemic Preparedness. KZNDHC Conference Chair, Professor Morgan Chetty told Newsbreak that health education should start at a public level in order to shift to a functional medical system...

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The KwaZulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare Coalition (KZNDHC) is calling for a holistic approach to deal with the crisis in the healthcare sector. The coalition will host its landmark 30th Annual Healthcare Conference focusing on the theme "Transitioning from a Healthcare Crisis to a Future Functional Health System". The three-day conference will also feature key insights from global health leader, Dr Precious Matsoso who will deliver the keynote address on Pandemic Preparedness. KZNDHC Conference Chair, Professor Morgan Chetty told Newsbreak that health education should start at a public level in order to shift to a functional medical system...

#PODCAST Medical Monitor | KZN doctors call for an urgent holistic strategy to fix the ongoing healthcare crisis #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - High-rise building managers and trustees are being urged to strengthen child safety measures following another serious fall involving a young child. A nine-year-old boy is fighting for his life after falling from the second floor of an apartment block at Davenport in Durban. Safety advocates say incidents involving children falling from balconies and windows remain a recurring concern and highlight the need for stricter building safety controls and greater awareness. Parents and caregivers are also being reminded never to leave young children unsupervised near open windows or balconies. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the latest incident. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson was on the scene; he explains the renewed calls for improved safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - High-rise building managers and trustees are being urged to strengthen child safety measures following another serious fall involving a young child. A nine-year-old boy is fighting for his life after falling from the second floor of an apartment block at Davenport in Durban. Safety advocates say incidents involving children falling from balconies and windows remain a recurring concern and highlight the need for stricter building safety controls and greater awareness. Parents and caregivers are also being reminded never to leave young children unsupervised near open windows or balconies. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the latest incident. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson was on the scene; he explains the renewed calls for improved safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.

#PODCAST Calls for stricter high-rise building safety grow - after a 9-year-old Durban boy falls from a balcony #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The African Forum of Independent Accounting and Auditing Regulators and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at strengthening audit quality and professional standards across Africa. The agreement seeks to enhance collaboration between independent audit regulators and the accountancy profession in the public interest. It focuses on improving professional development, regulatory capability, audit quality - and the development of future accounting talent. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim found out more from Regional Head of Public Affairs at the ACCA, Jane Ohadike... 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The African Forum of Independent Accounting and Auditing Regulators and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at strengthening audit quality and professional standards across Africa. The agreement seeks to enhance collaboration between independent audit regulators and the accountancy profession in the public interest. It focuses on improving professional development, regulatory capability, audit quality - and the development of future accounting talent. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim found out more from Regional Head of Public Affairs at the ACCA, Jane Ohadike...&nbsp;

#PODCAST The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a dual health crisis, as a deadly malaria surge follows the ongoing Ebola outbreak #sabcnews

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