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Health Matters by Cipla

Wellness and health - it’s kind of a bigger deal than ever, but where do you go on this whole wide internet for the best medical advice?

And how often are you finding information that takes on a South African perspective?

That’s why Cipla brings you Health Matters. This is a series that puts experts from across the medical world right in your earbuds or speakers.

Our aim is to provide topical and relevant information on healthcare, with kindness, because Health Matters.
Weekly English South Africa Health & Fitness
63 Episodes
1 – 20

Health Matters. HIV in children with Dr. Julia Turner. Season 3. Episode 37.

HIV remains a major health challenge in South Africa. While infections in children have dropped since the early 2000s, around 270,000 children between the ages of 0 and 14 are still living with HIV. Every year, 10,000 new child infections occur, and 2,100 children continue to die from AIDS-related causes*. …
21 Nov 14 min

Health Matters. Jon Williams. Season 3. Episode 33.

The guest on the latest Health Matters is a highly accomplished and talented rally driver who has made a name for himself in the world of motorsport.  Jon Williams is a 2x Western Province Rally champion, won the World Pirelli Young Drivers Championship in 2009, and has South African colours…
6 Aug 12 min

Gut Health with Abigail Da Cruz. Where Are We Going Wrong?

Gut health is a vast topic that we cover so often on Health Matters, simply because it is so crucial to so many aspects of our well-being. Today however we ask, what are we doing wrong when it comes to gut health? To help answer this and to set us…
24 Jun 11 min

Health Matters with Richard Murray. Season 3. Episode 29.

In this episode of Health Matters, Ryan chats to one of his favourite athletes, Richard Murray. Richard is an Olympic distance triathlete who has represented South Africa at Two Olympic Games. Over the years he has smashed records and pushed his body to it's limits. Find out how he keeps…
17 May 11 min

Health Matters. Long COVID with Dr Adrian Wentzel. Season 3. Episode 26.

The COVID-19 pandemic will always be a post-script in our collective lived experience. While for the most part it is an experience we can mostly confine to the history books, Long COVID has lingered long after the multiple waves if infection. From fatigue and shortness of breath to cognitive issues…
19 Dec 2023 13 min

Health Matters. Sha’p Left with Dr Harold Amaler. Season 3. Episode 24.

This episode is brought to you by Sha’p Left. For many people, especially those living in peri-urban and rural areas, access to quality, affordable primary healthcare services pose a significant challenge. Existing medical facilities are often over-burdened and congested and may be difficult and costly to reach. Sha’p Left is…
9 Nov 2023 16 min

Health Matters. Pain with Dr Konrad Von Hagen. Season 3. Episode 22.

Dr. Conrad von Hagen is an esteemed medical doctor in the sporting world, but one of the most common questions he receives from his general patients is about the subject of pain. In this final episode of the series with the good doctor, we discuss the topic of pain.
10 Oct 2023 12 min
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