Welcome to Medpharm Publications

Medpharm Publications was founded in 1988 and has established itself as the largest medical and pharmaceutical journal publisher in South Africa.

With a publications list of more than ten titles comprising of over fifty journal editions, Medpharm Publications reach more than 40 000 healthcare workers countrywide with printed editions, and has established a global audience with the online editions.

The majority of Medpharm Publications’ journals are associated with professional or scholarly societies and acts as the official South African mouthpiece in the associated discipline. All journals are web-based, most of which are fully peer-reviewed, with five titles accredited by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to earn research subsidies for academic departments.

As a publisher, passionate about journal publishing, we believe that South African researchers and clinicians can and will make a significant contribution to world medical literature.

Celebrating nurses: the heartbeat of South Africa’s health system

Nursing in South Africa faces a dual reality: immense demand and significant challenges. Our healthcare system is currently grappling with a shortage of nurses, a situation exacerbated by factors including emigration, an aging workforce and increased healthcare needs. Despite this, nurses continue investing in themselves – in their own education to uplift themselves and advance their careers. Mary Maponya, Fundi’s Executive Head of lending explains how critical this ongoing investment is – for all of us.

Bronchostop Introduces New Cough Syrup, Bronchostop Nite

iNova Pharmaceuticals has launched an innovative addition to the Bronchostop range; Bronchostop Nite which relieves a dry cough as well as night-time cough, early symptoms of common cold and low grade fever ^{1^.}

Top medical minds gather to address diabetes threat

Johannesburg, 7 May24: South Africa has seen the quickest and most alarming rise of diabetes on the continent; from an estimated 1,9 million people living with the condition in 2011 to 4,2 million by 2021 – with 7,5 million predicted to be afflicted by 20451. South Africa also has the fastest rising prevalence on the continent with an estimated 20 % of the adult population either diabetic or pre-diabetic1. Globally, diabetes prevalence is predicted to rise by 46 % between 2019 and 20452. It currently stands at some 537 million people worldwide1

Adcock Ingram Critical Care partners with Convatec to supply advanced medical products

Adcock Ingram Critical Care (AICC), a leading manufacturer and supplier of hospital and critical care products in Southern Africa, is expanding its reach in Ostomy and Advanced Wound Care. On 1 February 2024, AICC and Convatec signed a sales, marketing and distribution agreement covering South Africa and neighbouring countries.

SEPTEMBER IS SELF-CARE AWARENESS MONTH

Self–Care Awareness Month in September is a time to remind us how important it is to take care of ourselves. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives, with many of us placing careers and the needs of others before our own. When practiced regularly, self-care creates significant personal, social, and economic benefits. Fortunately, health and medical innovations means that more and more people are able to take control of their health by both treating and preventing conditions and diseases.