Dr. Nirupa Misra. B. Pharm.M. MedSc.PhD Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that most often affects the lungs and is caused by the bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). TB is spread through the air when people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit. A person needs to inhale only a few germs to become infected. TB can […]
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Dr. Nirupa Misra. B. Pharm.M. MedSc.PhD We commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, annually in order to raise public awareness about its devastating health, social, and economic consequences as well as to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. One of the health targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is ending
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Codeine abuse/dependence is a serious issue that affects individuals, families, andcommunities. Whether it starts with a legitimate prescription, self-medication, orrecreational use, codeine can become highly addictive and can its abuse can lead to devastating consequences. Michelle (an alias), with her polished façade, seemed to be the epitome of success—diligent and composed—with a promising future ahead
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8 December 2023 Dear Member, As 2023 draws to an end, I would like to showcase some of our highlights. The branch meets regularly and I am proud to Chair a committee of passionate pharmacists. Not only did PSSA KZNCB provide a R300 000 sponsorship to the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences for their 2023 Conference,
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