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For hundreds of men, a simple PSA test could be the first step towards detecting prostate cancer early—and Urology Hospital (UH), Pretoria is making it free. Marking 30 years of specialised urological care, UH is giving back to the community by offering 300 free Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screenings on 16 October, in partnership with Medhold, […]

Behind South Africa’s growing surgical backlog are thousands of patients waiting longer for life saving specialist care. With approximately 10% of general practice consultations involving urological conditions and urology accounting for 25% of acute hospital surgical referrals, the demand for expert intervention continues to rise. Through ventures like the upcoming Women’s empowerment session and ASH

This Men’s Health Month, Urology Hospital marks its historic 5,000th robotic surgery—with a free workshop and PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) screenings to promote early detection and awareness. Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed in South African (SA) men, with Black men facing a 1 in 4 lifetime risk and a regional mortality rate 2.7 times the

Gender dynamics and South African societal roles can hinder women’s healthcare as one-in-three women suffer from urinary incontinence, and one-in-four have pelvic floor disorders, conditions often overlooked, leaving many to suffer in silence. Additionally, CANSA reports breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers as the top three cancers affecting women. “At Urology Hospital we aim to dispel

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting South African men (CANSA), with death rates soaring 51,5% from 2008 to 2018, and a lifetime risk of 1 in 15. White males have the highest incidence rates, but coloured and black African men suffer the highest mortality, underscoring disparities in detection and treatment. PSA tests are

Urology Hospital, South Africa’s premier specialised urology centre and the only hospital of its kind on the continent, has announced a pivotal leadership change. Starting 1 October 2024, the hospital will be led by André Meiring, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Urolocare Hospitals. André, a qualified chartered accountant and an alumnus of the