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Balene – the toothbrush that cleans the inside and outside at the same time

Balene, the revolutionary toothbrush that’s taking the world by storm, is now available in South Africa.  South Africa, April 2024 — Leading oral care company Ivohealth is proud to introduce Balene, a revolutionary toothbrush from Spain with a rotating, dual-sided head, that’s designed to clean the inside and the outside of the teeth at the […]

Oclean X Ultra – ultra-connected, ultra-clean – the future of oral care is here

Experience the future of smart oral care today, with the new Oclean X Ultra, one of the world’s most technologically advanced sonic toothbrushes.  Ultra-clean and ultra-connected (via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), this rechargeable toothbrush uses cutting-edge tech and AI to deliver the ultimate brushing experience.    Oclean X Ultra is your personal brushing coach, with a […]

Sporting Chance & Disney Africa Bring Healthy Happy Play to East London School Children

Learners from ten East London under resourced schools will be jumping, skipping and playing to their heart’s content from the 7th to the 17th of May when the Disney Happy Healthy Play Programme brings their activations to town. Developed and presented by Sporting Chance and The Walt Disney Company Africa, the Disney Happy Healthy Play […]

Street Netball Semi-Finals Took To The Community Streets On Youth Day

The Sporting Chance Street Netball regional finals took place on the streets of eight Cape communities on Youth Day, Friday 16 June, in a fitting celebration of Mzansi’s vibrant young people. 768 girls under the age of 13 competed in the regional finals which took place simultaneously from 10 am to 12:30 pm across the […]

World Allergy Week 2023: The Link Between Climate Change & Worsening Allergies

The week of 18 to 24 June 2023 marks World Allergy Week, an annual global event that raises awareness around allergies and their serious health implications. The theme for 2023 is managing allergic diseases amidst climate change, and focuses on educating people about the connection between worsening allergies and climate change. According to the United […]

Ground-breaking new asthma treatment device, the AfriSpacer™ launches in SA

A revolutionary new device called the AfriSpacer™, which makes inhalation of medication from an asthma pump easier and far more effective, has been launched in South Africa by the Allergy Foundation of South Africa (AFSA). The origins of the AfriSpacer™ device began several years ago when Professor Heather Zar, a paediatric pulmonologist and head of the […]

Busting flossing fallacies – facts, fiction, and everything in-between

Flossing is considered by dental professionals to be an essential part of an effective oral hygiene routine. But did you know that it’s not just good for your mouth, it can also impact your overall health? Flossing helps prevent gum disease which research has linked to many serious health issues including heart disease, high blood […]

The time for Netball is now! Street Netball launches in the build-up to the Netball World Cup

Eight Cape Town communities will come alive on 21 April 2023 with the exciting launch of Sporting Chance Street Netball – a regional street netball programme sponsored by the City of Cape Town and Sunbet Cares, that will reach 768 girls under the age of 13, guiding them towards future opportunities through the valuable lessons […]

How Fasting During Ramadan Can Affect Your Oral Health

As the month of Ramadan is observed, Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. The spiritual benefits of fasting are well documented and emphasised, however fasting does have an impact on your oral health. When you’re not eating or drinking, your mouth produces less saliva, which can lead to bad breath and other […]

FIRST Virtual Angioedema Centre Launches in SA FOR RARE DISEASE MONTH

HAE South Africa has announced the launch of a highly innovative new support centre for people with angioedema for Rare Disease Day on the 28th of February. The Sinovuyo South African Virtual Angioedema Centre in Cape Town is the first of its kind in Africa – the second of its kind in the world – […]