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International Day of Radiology 2024: A Radiographer’s Perspective

As we celebrate the International Day of Radiology on November 8, we want to highlight the significant role that radiography plays in healthcare. Helping to diagnose diseases like tuberculosis (TB), radiography remains a vital part of medical advancements. This is something that Sandile Dludla, a radiographer at THINK South Africa, experiences daily. Sandile didn’t originally plan to become a radiographer. “My father wanted me to do medicine, but I applied too late and my second choice was radiography, which I was accepted into,” he shares. Like many, he initially had little understanding of the profession and was encouraged to visit a [...]

World Pharmacy Day 2024: Don’t Assume, THINK!

To celebrate World Pharmacy Day 2024, we hear from two of our THINK pharmacists in South Africa on how they Make a Difference   On World Pharmacy Day 2024, we would like to reflect on the essential role pharmacists play in healthcare. At THINK, pharmacy is about far more than dispensing medication. It’s about precision, compassion, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. This is something that Suraksha Chirunt, a pharmacist, and Cherryl Makoloi, a pharmacy assistant, experience every day in their work at THINK South Africa.  Both Suraksha and Cherryl are happy to [...]

South African Women’s Wellness Webinar 2024

Making a Difference by Prioritising Women's Wellness On the 27th of August 2024, in celebration of Women’s Month in South Africa, we hosted an inspiring internal webinar on Women’s Wellness, moderated by our very own THINKer Michaela Higgins Sørensen. The session explored what wellness truly means for women, acknowledging the many layers and challenges involved. We were fortunate to hear from three insightful in-house speakers: Camilla Lund, Dr Suzanne Staples, and Dr Thato Mosidi. Each shared their unique perspectives on wellness, with the central message being that women must prioritise their well-being and recognise their inherent worth. A word cloud generated [...]

International Nurses Day 2024: Celebrating Our Nurses

By Michaela Higgins Sørensen and Aria Ziyuan Zhou In the spirit of International Nurses Day, it is crucial to reflect on the invaluable contributions of nurses to healthcare as well as their pivotal role in shaping the future of care. This year's theme, ‘Our Nurses. Our Future. The Economic Power of Care,’ highlights the significant impact that nurses have on the health and the economic stability of communities worldwide. To commemorate International Nurses Day 2024, we spoke to Thabisile Gumede, a dedicated Research Nurse at THINK's Clinical Trial Unit in Hillcrest, South Africa. Through this interview, we explore the journey and [...]

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