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Saturday, October 27, 2012

HIV VACCINE FROM SOUTH AFRICAN SCIENTISTS

Scientists from South Africa are making progress towards finding a vaccine for HIV, have recently discovered that certain people can produce potential antibodies that can neutralize HIV strains.
Scientists knew for a fact that some (1 among 5) long term HIV infectants are able to produce powerful antibodies, but it has been a mystery that how exactly the body is able to do that.
A team of scientists from South Africa has discovered that when the virus evolves to evade its host’s immune system by adding a sugar molecule to its surface, the host’s antibodies adapt to recognize the sugar in such a way they can kill nine of 10 known strains of HIV.

Penny Moore says, “We’re hoping we can use this information to develop a vaccine that prompts the body’s immune system to make broadly neutralising antibodies”. The study is based on blood samples taken at regular intervals over several years from two women infected with HIV, enabling scientists to study how both the virus and the women’s antibodies have changed over time. Unfortunately these broadly acting antibodies do not cure HIV, but they do stop it from infecting healthy cells, "They don’t help the people who develop them at all, because the virus is already established he added.

A sugar molecule called GLYCAN situated on the virus’s outer protein coating labeled 332, prompted the immune systems of these women to make antibodies that killed 88% of HIV strains. They found that the GLYCAN molecule was present in about two thirds of HIV-C, the subtype circulating in Southern Africa.
It implies that targeting only the GLYCAN molecule will only be partially effective and a vaccine would need to take aim at multiple weak points in the virus, says Dr. Moore
This research was carried on by a consortium from the Centre for Aids Programme of Research in South Africa (Caprisa), the NICD, the universities of Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, and the US universities of North Carolina and Harvard.

Hope we’ll see the vaccine coming soon in near future, thanks to our South African scientists.







Wednesday, October 17, 2012

IELTS TO GET A WORK PERMIT TO SOUTH AFRICA?


Do you need IELTS to get a work permit to South Africa?

The answer is YES. You need IELTS to get a work permit to South Africa.

What is IELTS?

IELTS  the “International English Language Testing System”

is an international standardized test of English language proficiency.

There are two versions of the IELTS:

The Academic Version
The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country.

General Training Version
The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organizations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada.

what is the minimum score required in IELTS to qualify for SAPC board exams?


A candidate requires a minimum overall band score of  6 in order to qualify to write the SAPC board examinations held twice a year.
 




Saturday, October 6, 2012

PAY SCALE (OR) SALARIES FOR PHARMACISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

IF YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT KIND OF SALARIES YOU CAN EXPECT FOR VARIOUS DESIGNATIONS FOR PHARMACISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTH AFRICA, WELL, HERE I'VE DONE THE JOB FOR YOU.


SALARIES OF REGISTERED PHARMACISTS:

Friday, October 5, 2012

LIST OF MAJOR RETAIL PHARMACIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

HERE IS THE LIST OF RETAIL PHARMACIES WHICH ARE HIGHLY POPULAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF PHARMACISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA WORK WITH THESE COMPANIES AS PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OR THEY WORK PART-TIME FOR EXTRA INCOME. MANY PHARMACISTS CONSIDER WORKING PART-TIME(LOCUMS) DURING WEEKENDS OR ON HOLIDAYS. THIS IS CONSIDERED AS A HUGE ADVANTAGE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS BECAUSE THE PAYMENT FOR DOING LOCUMS IS RELATIVELY HIGH. MOST OF THESE COMPANIES HAVE A LARGE NETWORKS AND HAVE MANY INDIVIDUAL PHARMACIES ALL ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA. THERE ARE MANY MORE SMALL INDIVIDUAL RETAIL PHARMACIES IN SMALL TOWNS AND VILLAGES WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST, THESE SMALL PHARMACIES ARE A HUGE SOURCE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN RURAL AREAS.

HERE GOES THE LIST:

DIS-CHEM PHARMACIES:

Dis-Chem has been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review, and has also been voted as Best Pharmacy, Best Medical Supply Store and Best Health Store in both “The Star Your Choice” and “Pretoria News Readers Survey”, as well as in the Leisure Options Readers Choice Awards.

Contact:

Dis-Chem Head Office
Tel: -011 589 2200
Care line: -
0860 DISCHEM (3472436)



Medi-rite:

MediRite Pharmacies inside Shoprite and Checkers stores meet the growing need for easily accessible and affordable healthcare. Many of medirite pharmacies are located in supermarkets serving previously disadvantaged areas where there are few medical practitioners and the Group is proud to bring much-needed pharmaceutical services to these customers at low prices. 

Contact:

Cnr William Dabs & Old Paarl Road, Brackenfell, 7560
Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa
Telephone: 021 983 5111


Alpha pharm pharmacies:

ALPHA PHARM Pharmacies are your trusted professional friends in the community and have been there for you for generations. Whether it's chronic medication, over the counter medicines, gift lines or just good FREE professional advice, you can trust your ALPHA PHARM PHARMACIST to always be there for you. We deliver to your door and will even open up at night for you in an emergency. comprehensive range of products including our ALPHA PHARM own brand products offer you great value for money options.
Alphapharm’s Clinic services ensure that your family is catered for from birth to old age with baby weighing facilities, diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol checks all carried out on site ...and you'll always find a welcome smile from our qualified and well trained staff.

Contact:

42 Felix Dlamini Road, Mayville, 4091
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Telephone:
031 203 2500

Clicks:

Clicks is the largest pharmacy group in South Africa now with over 300 stores nationwide!
At Clicks we go out of our way to source products that will enhance your lifestyle.  That's why we are constantly looking for brands, nationally and internationally, that measure up to our strict requirements of cutting-edge technology, superior quality and exceptional value.
Today our Clicks Private Label and Exclusive brands include an extensive range of products, which add quality and value to every area of your life ... from your health and home to your beauty and much more.

Contact:

Sharecall:
0860 254257
0860 CLICKS
Email:
Fax no:
(021) 465 9922
Address:
Clicks Customer Service Centre
P O Box 5142
Cape Town, 8000
South Africa
Customer Service Centre Hours: 


WEBSITE :      http://www.clicks.co.za/
Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 17:30
Saturdays - 08:00 to 15:00
Public Holidays - 08:00 to 15:00


M-Kem 24 Hours  Pharmacy:

M-kem 24 hours pharmacy is one of the large groups of pharmacies in South Africa. The name itself indicated that it is open 24 hours a day and the service offered is extraordinary. M-kem pharmacies have wide range of products to offer, beauty care, skin care, orthopedic, surgical, and they also provide medical aids.

Contact:

M-KEM MEDICINE CITY,
CNR DURBAN ROAD / RAGLAN STREET BELLVILLE 

TEL: 021 948 5702 / 6 / 7
OR (021) 948 5667

FAX: 021 949 8108 

E-MAIL: MKEM@MKEM.CO.ZA 


Pharma Direct:

Pharmacy Direct is a premier Courier Service Pharmacy that has been in operation for the past ten years and since its inception proven to be a major and leading role player in the dispensing and delivery of chronic medication.
From January 2004 Pharmacy Direct has been appointed as the Designated Service Provider (DSP) for a number of Medical Schemes. Under this appointment we supply chronic medication to patients under the Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) regulations.In addition we also provide medication under the normal chronic benefit designed by Schemes. Pharmacy Direct is also currently the biggest provider in the private market of Anti-retroviral Therapy to patients living with HIV/Aids.
Pharmacy Direct also provides medication that is not approved as chronic medication and that is considered to be acute medication and which is used by a patient over a longer period. Patients will receive their acute medication together with their chronic medication on a monthly basis.
Pharmacy Direct currently delivers medication to 75 000 patients nationally.

Contact:

Tel: 086 002 7800
Fax: 0866 11 4000/1/2/3
Email: care@pharmacydirect.co.za

Physical Address Details

Block A, Arena Office
Park, 272 West Avenue,
Centurion

Postal Address Details

PO Box 7344
Centurion
0046

Springbok pharmacy:

Springbok Pharmacy was established in 1963 by Mannie Gien and was situated in the main road (Voortrekker) in the centre of Alberton. In 1979 the pharmacy moved to larger premises, also in Voortrekker Rd, next to the Alberton Mall (it's current location). In 1983 Mannie was joined by Kenny Baker and in 1985 the pharmacy moved into the Alberton Mall.

Over the years the pharmacy continued to expand in size as more space became available in the centre. Soon further expansion will commence and the pharmacy will increase in size by a further 1400 sq. metres.

Currently the pharmacy is situated on two levels and employs in excess of 140 staff members. In addition to the 9 qualified pharmacists, there are specialised personnel in the departments of Homeopathy & Natural Remedies, Supplements for Sportsmen, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Primary Health Care Clinic Services & Family Planning, Incontinence Products & aids for the handicapped.

With 20 delivery vehicles on the road daily we offer a free delivery service throughout the entire Gauteng region, including Pretoria, Heidelberg, Nigel and the Vaal Triangle. Orders for delivery can be placed telephonically, by e-mail, fax or on line. We also send orders country wide and internationally (for nominal courier fees). We are Preferred Providers of Chronic Medicines for Discovery and most other major Medical Aids. 

Contact:

Physical address
Springbok Pharmacy
Shop U1 Alberton Mall
Voortrekker Road
Alberton
1450

Contact numbers
Switchboard: +27 11 861 6600
Orders: +27 11 861 6660
+27 11 861 6661
+27 11 861 6662
Fax: +27 11 907 9249
+27 11 907 0163
email: info@springbokpharmacy.co.za

Trading hours 
Mon-Fri: 08h00 - 19h00
Sat: 08h00 - 17h30
Sun: 09h00 - 15h00


Durbell Pharmacies:

Durbell Pharmacies, the total healthcare specialists have been looking after their customers since 1972. With a range of healthcare services that include dedicated pharmacists, primary health clinics, sport nutritionists, skincare therapists and supported by a wide selection of health products, a Durbell Pharmacy should be your choice for total health care. We are confident of the fact that our knowledge and holistic approach to total healthcare, enables you to make informed decisions with regards to both conventional and alternative medicines.
Contact:

4 Queen Street,
Durbanville, 7550
 Western Cape,
 South Africa
Telephone: 021 979 1600

Wynberg Pharmacy:

Wynberg Pharmacy was established in 1946 and is a family owned business that prides itself on professional & personalised service. We have been trading for 63 years which bears testament to our passion for caring for you and your family.
Wynberg Pharmacy is situated in 222 Main Road, Wynberg, Cape Town. We trade 365 days a year till 10pm and offer a delivery service 6 days a week. We have free secure parking, and there is also wheelchair access to and within the pharmacy.
Mission:
To consistently offer our customers exceptional service and quality products at highly competitive prices.

Contact:

Contact Number:     021 797 8141

 Fax Number:    021 797 5577 (scripts) ,  021 797 6511 (admin)

E-mail: Sally  sally@wynsun.co.za

Jean   jean@wynsun.co.za

Trading Hours: Mon – Sat, 8am - 10pm

Sun & Public holidays

8.30am - 10pm
Clinic Trading Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am - 5pm
Sat 9am - 1pm

Physical Address:

Wynberg Pharmacy
222 Main Road
Wynberg
Cape Town
South Africa
7800

Sun valley Pharmacy:

Sun Valley Pharmacy was established in the Noordhoek Valley in 1985. It is the sister pharmacy to the well known and trusted Wynberg Pharmacy. Both pharmacies are family owned and run businesses that pride ourselves on professional and personalised service and quality products at highly competitive prices. Sun Valley pharmacy has been trading for 25 years which bears testament to our passion for caring for you and your family.
Sun Valley Pharmacy is situated in shop G68, Longbeach Mall, Sun Valley. We are open for trade 7 days a week and offer a delivery service and primary health clinic 6 days a week. We are wheelchair friendly.
Our mission:
To consistently offer our customers exceptional service and quality products at highly competitive prices.

Contact:
Contact Number:
021 785 3470
Fax Number:
021 785 3520
E-mail:
Trading Hours:
Mon - Fri
8:30am - 7pm

Sat:
8:30am to 5pm

Sun & Public holidays
0am - 2pm
Clinic Trading Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat 9am - 2pm
Physical Address:






Website:
Sunvalley Pharmacy
Shop G68
Longbeach Mall
Noordhoek
Cape Town
South Africa
7800
www.sunvalleypharmacy.co.za







 
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