Annual health checkups: Nip potential problems in the bud

January 17, 2022
by Nompilo Gwala
Annual health checks detect abnormalities and should be carried out regularly.

Gauteng exits fourth wave, but vaccine stats ‘can improve’ – Phaahla

January 14, 2022
by Nompilo Gwala
Gauteng has officially exited the fourth COVID-19 wave.

Living with COVID-19: Don’t let your masks down

January 14, 2022
by Lilita Gcwabe
The wearing of masks remains crucial as South Africans get used to living with COVID-19.

Young doctors at boiling point as EC health crisis deepens

January 12, 2022
by Max Matavire
Trainee doctors demand answers from Eastern Cape Health Department.

Fighting fit: How to make your fitness resolutions stick

January 11, 2022
by Nompilo Gwala
Make your fitness resolutions stick

Considering a vasectomy? Everything you need to know

January 13, 2022
by Lilita Gcwabe
A leading urologist explains everything one needs to know about a vasectomy.

Fourth wave reflections: Relief as Omicron failed to deliver killer blow

January 10, 2022
by Lilita Gcwabe
Fourth wave: Omicron fails to deliver killer blow

The heart of the matter: COVID-19 is far more dangerous

January 7, 2022
by Nompilo Gwala
COVID-19 infections more likely to cause heart problems versus vaccinations.

Dry January: Say cheers to the beers and feel better

January 6, 2022
by Nompilo Gwala
Dry January: Say cheers to the beers

Medical aid: Now is the time to make the right choice

January 5, 2022
by Damian McHugh
Making an informed choice of medical aid is more critical than ever.

When menstrual pain, PMS take over your life

January 4, 2022
by Mapule Pholo
Menstrual pain has the power to affect women in their everyday lives.

Period pain: Five relief hacks for ‘that time of the month’

January 3, 2022
by Nompilo Gwala
Health-e News explores five useful hacks to relieve period pain.

Domestic abuse: Teens give brutal firsthand accounts

December 31, 2021
by Esau Dlamini, Precious Mashiane
Children give firsthand accounts of domestic abuse.

Communication barriers limit health care for impaired patients

December 30, 2021
by Montsho Matlala
Communication barriers hinder health care for impaired patients

HIV/AIDS activist: ‘Let’s focus on adolescent girls, young women’

December 29, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
HIV/AIDS activist says adolescent girls and young women should be prioritised if HIV is to be eradicated.

The dark side of birth – obstetric violence is a form of GBV

December 28, 2021
by Nonkululeko Mbuli, Rumbi Goredema Görgens
Women in South Africa often have to deal with obstetric violence.

Fight the Christmas bulge: Chef Nzimande shares her thoughts

December 24, 2021
by Pamela Madonsela
Chef Nzimande gives advice on how to fight the dreaded Christmas bulge.

COVID-19 survivor: ‘Don’t land up on a ventilator like me’

December 23, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Two-time COVID-19 survivor urges South Africans to get vaccinated.

Misuse of Antimicrobials poses a serious public health threat

December 22, 2021
by Michelle Gijzelaar
Misuse of Antimicrobials Poses a Serious Public Health Threat.

Vaccination is now more important than ever

December 21, 2021
by Damian McHugh
COVID-19 vaccination now more important than ever

Drowning: Tips to keep your child safe this festive season

December 20, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
How to keep your child safe from drowning this summer.

Stem cell donors: Baby Karien and others need your help

December 17, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Baby Karien desperately needs a life-saving blood stem cell transplant.

Holidaymakers urged to make COVID-19 vaccine pit stop

December 16, 2021
by Molefi Sompane
Holidaymakers urged to make COVID-19 vaccination pit stop.

Tshilidzini Hospital: Still in wreck and ruin almost a decade later

December 15, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The Tshilidzini Hospital in the Vhembe district in Limpopo remains in wreck and ruin despite promises to renovate it.

Discovery study finds Pfizer vaccine lowers risk of hospitalisation

December 15, 2021
by Health-e News
Pfizer vaccine efficacy lower against omicron

EC hospitals: Legal claims guzzle food budgets

December 14, 2021
by Max Matavire
Eastern Cape hospitals are running out of food.

Putting medical professionals’ mental wellness under the microscope

December 13, 2021
by Coenie Smith
Those who provide support for medical professionals have a responsibility to reach out when they see signs of depression or burnout.

Cannabis: Smokers face poorer educational outcomes

December 14, 2021
by Tamlyn-Leigh Patterson
Young people smoking cannabis face poorer educational outcomes

SA primed to lead Africa’s vaccine manufacturing drive

December 10, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
SA primed to lead Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing drive

Sexual harassment looms large in the office

December 10, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
The majority of sexual harrassment incidents aren't reported in the workplace.

Rape, childhood sexual abuse continues to plague SA

December 9, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala, Lilita Gcwabe
Statistics show that about a third of girls in South Africa will experience some form of sexual abuse during their lifetime.

Why most GBV perpetrators don’t land behind bars

December 8, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
A lack of evidence, poorly collected DNA samples, long distances to court, backlogs of cases and untraceable perpetrators are some of the reasons why many gender-based violence (GBV) cases never reach the prosecution stage.

Vaccine inequity a perfect recipe for Omicron: WHO

December 7, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
WHO concerned that vaccine equity in Africa might lead to new variants of COVID-19.

GBV survivors three times more likely to consider suicide

December 7, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
Women who experience mental health challenges as a result of GBV are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts.

Vaccine mandates: ‘Important public health interventions by government’

December 6, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
COVID-19 vaccine mandates should be considered important and effective public health interventions by government.

More children under five being hospitalised

December 3, 2021
by Kalay Nair

Social fathers: Male family members step into dad role

December 3, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
More and more male family members are stepping into the role of being a social father.

Shelters: Access not a given for LGBTQIA+ members

December 2, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
Some shelters are reluctant to accept members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mabuza: Empowering women and girls crucial to HIV fight

December 2, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Deputy President at World aids day

Creative solutions needed for public health improvements

December 1, 2021
by Dhirisha Naidoo
HOw vaccine sites can help fight HIV

COVID-19 continues to overshadow fight against HIV

November 30, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed the fight against HIV.

Phaahla: There is no need to panic

November 30, 2021
by Kalay Nair
Pfizer vaccine efficacy lower against omicron

Male nurses: Keen to step out of female shadows

November 30, 2021
by Health-e News
Siya Ngema, is determined to change perceptions of male nurses within society.

Gauteng enters fourth wave

November 29, 2021
by Kalay Nair
Gauteng enters fourth wave

Rekgonne Warriors Foundation: GBV survivor rises above nightmare situation

November 29, 2021
by Health-e News
Rekgonne Warriors – A Foundation for Victims by Vi

Shelters for GBV victims running out of options

November 26, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
More shelters are needed for women and children affected by gender-based violence.

New COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa

November 25, 2021
by Kalay Nair
New variant

South Africa needs new approaches to end GBV

November 25, 2021
by Colleen Lowe Morna
South African losing its battle against gender-based violence (GBV).

South Africa asks COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to delay delivery

November 24, 2021
by Kalay Nair
SA has too much vaccine

Esperanza patient: Woman’s immune system cures itself from HIV

November 24, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
HOw vaccine sites can help fight HIV

Clinics forced to close due to water reduction

November 23, 2021
by Molefi Sompane
water cut in Bloem

COVID-19 cases begin to climb

November 23, 2021
by Kalay Nair
COVID-19 cases begin to climb

Pfizer has applied to have its COVID-19 vaccine used as a booster in SA

November 22, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
Locally-manufactured Pfizer targets 'not realistic'

Women urged to help fight prostate cancer

November 22, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
prostate cancer

Polokwane residents pay to use public restrooms

November 19, 2021
by Montsho Matlala
Family of boy who drowned still fighting with Limpopo department of education to eradicate dangerous pit toilets.

World Toilet Day: Limpopo pit toilets a ‘ticking time bomb’

November 19, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Continued usage of pit toilets in Limpopo a huge concern for parents.

HIV testing: Infidelity standing in the way of young men

November 18, 2021
by Kagiso Keipopele
Young men are reluctant to undergo testing for HIV due to having multiple sexual partners.

Gender-based violence: ‘Men need to take the reins’

November 18, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Men have been urged to play an active role in eradication all forms of gender-based violence (GBV).

‘Differently-abled people deserve good lives,’ says activist

November 17, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
The rights of differently-abled people are under the spotlight as Disability Rights Awareness month is marked until 3 December.

Two people die from heatstroke in Free State

November 17, 2021
by Molefi Sompane
heat stroke

COVID-19 pandemic: Single mothers bear the biggest brunt

November 16, 2021
by Sakhile Dube
Single mothers have had to deal with all the extra burdens associated with a global pandemic.

Vax Champs fight hesitancy

November 15, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Vax champs fight social media misinformation to encourage people to vaccinate

Don’t hide children with hearing impairments

November 15, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Experienced teacher urges parents of children with hearing impairment to send them to special schools.

Most South Africans do not know they have diabetes

November 14, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
World Diabetes Day Covid-19

SA may need to revisit vaccination targets

November 13, 2021
by Max Matavire

Government preparing for 4th wave

November 12, 2021
by Kalay Nair

Phaahla: No spike in COVID-19 infections post election

November 12, 2021
by Kalay Nair

Living with disabilities: Human rights pushed under COVID-19 radar

November 12, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
People living with disabilities have had some of their basic human rights denied or neglected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Climate agreement means little to Zamdela residents

November 11, 2021
by Molefi Sompane
Zamdela residents in the Free State have had to live with dangerous coal emissions for years.

MSF urges vaccine giants to share technology with Africa

November 11, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
MSF urges COVID-19 vaccine giants to share technology with Africa.

COVID-19 vaccine: ‘Men are not health-seeking species’

November 11, 2021
by Esau Dlamini
South African men are way more hesitant when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.

TVEP: Limpopo NPO forced to turn victims away

November 10, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
TVEP, a Limpopo NPO, helping victims of abuse and GBV, has shut its doors amid an ongoing feud with provincial DSD.

Early cancer diagnosis: ‘SA needs to step up’

November 9, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Early diagnosis of cancer in South Africa remains a huge challenge.

COVID-19 deaths: SA children pay the ultimate price

November 9, 2021
by Zodidi Mhlana
Close to 100 000 South African children have lost either their parents or caregivers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 trauma: Picking up the pieces mentally

November 8, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
Survivors share their stories of how they had to fight COVID-19 physically and mentally which caused a lot of trauma.

Mental well-being: Healthy diets a luxury for many SA kids

November 5, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
Healthy diets remain a luxury for many South African children during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

High cholesterol: Young woman empowered by condition

November 4, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Living with high cholesterol has not only scared a young woman, but also empowered her to take control of her lifestyle.

Exclusive breastfeeding: Stress a barrier for SA moms

November 3, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
Some South African mothers face huge levels of stress which makes it impossible for them to carry out exclusive breastfeeding.

Pharmacies in jeopardy as vaccine deal hits a snag

November 3, 2021
by Max Matavire
Pharmacies in jeopardy as government fails to pay for vaccination services

New ‘Delta Plus’ variant: South Africans can relax for now

November 2, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
UK Scientists are keeping a close eye on a new mutation of the Delta variant.

Delivering basic services is the key to delivering good health to South Africans

October 31, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe, Kalay Nair
local government electio

Pop up COVID-19 vaccine sites at some voting stations

October 29, 2021
by Kalay Nair
Voters in Monday's Municipal Elections can be jabbed at one of the COVID-19 vaccine pop-up sites accross the country.

Mental health: Traditional healers have a huge role to play

October 29, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
Traditional healers have a huge role to play in addressing the mental health issue in South Africa.

Nchabeleng: Impasse over upgrade of health facility

October 28, 2021
by Montsho Matlala
Local residents demand that the Nchabeleng Health Centre becomes a 24-hour fully-fledged hospital.

Breast cancer in men: Ignorance – the No 1 danger

October 27, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
Early detection remains crucial in treatment of breast cancer in men.

Double Pfizer jab will keep adolescents out of hospital

October 26, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
A study has revealed that a double dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine prevents hospitalisation among adolescents aged 12 to 17.

What it’s like being homeless during a pandemic

October 26, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
What it's like to be homeless during a pandemic

Sound the alarm: We are failing to meet targets to beat TB but Khayelitsha’s care model during COVID-19 shows exactly how it should be done

October 26, 2021
by Anja Reuter
Dr Norbert Ndjeka has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Cape Town

Vaccine hesitancy takes on a whole new dimension in SA

October 25, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
Vaccine hesitancy no longer the No 1 reason for South Africa's slow COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

Tracto: Online tool gives parents welcome peace of mind

October 25, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Tracto app gives parents of children with mental health challenges welcome peace of mind.

Medical circumcision: FS group urges boys to reconsider

October 22, 2021
by Molefi Sompane
A Free State men's advocacy group has called on young boys to consider medical circumcision.

Blood pressure crisis hits the roof in Limpopo

October 22, 2021
by Montsho Matlala
Limpopo patients see red as blood pressure machine shortage hits the roof.

A breakthrough in the treatment of drug-resistant TB signals shorter and safer treatment for patients

October 21, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho

Breast cancer survivor: ‘I lost a part of me, but I’m alive’

October 21, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Breast cancer survivor shares story of how losing her breast helped her in becoming an activist.

Single Pfizer dose for older kids raises eyebrows

October 20, 2021
by Max Matavire
Single Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose for older kids raises eyebrows

Living with Down Syndrome: ‘Connect Through Kindness’

October 20, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
People living with Down syndrome should be afforded the same opportunities and have access to education.

This World Osteoporosis Day remember to love your bones

October 20, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe

Gauteng could be weeks away from a fourth wave of COVID-19

October 20, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala

A new Covid-19 antiviral pill cuts risk of death by 50 percent. Here’s what you need to know about it

October 19, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala

Living with epilepsy: Artist forced to put aspirations on ice

October 18, 2021
by Mogale Mojela
Masie Moagi has had to put his aspirations on hold due to living with epilepsy.

Washing hands is a luxury, not a priority

October 15, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
heat stroke

Neurological rehabilitation: Foundation gives kids a chance

October 14, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
Red Balloon Foundation giving children who require neurological rehabilitation, a chance at beating the odds.

Help A Sister Out: Maternity bag drive for those without

October 13, 2021
by Montsho Matlala
Limpopo mom launches maternity bag drive to assist new moms and their babies.

Limpopo water shortages: will local elections ease the desperation?

October 12, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Desperate times for Elim villagers as water shortages continue to plague province.

Ntombela praises COVID-19 vaxxers as FS marks milestone

October 11, 2021
by Molefi Sompane
Ntombela celebrates as Free State reaches major COVID-19 vaccination milestone.

ADHD medication: The ‘pick-me-up’ students crave

October 8, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
ADHD medication popular among non-medical users.

Mobile clinic boost for Botshabelo residents

October 7, 2021
by Molefi Sompane
Mobile clinic boost for Botshabelo residents

Moqhaka Municipality: Mabuza vows to fix water problem, but will he deliver?

October 5, 2021
by Health-e News
heat stroke

More men seeking help for GBV, says NPO

October 4, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
NPO confirms increase in Limpopo men reporting GBV.

Hearing impairment: Kids often have to suffer in silence

October 1, 2021
by Health-e News
Hearing impairment or deafness often goes unnoticed since universal newborn hearing screening isn't mandatory in South Africa.

Expansion signals major breakthrough for Bara Burns Unit

September 30, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
New wing signal major breakthrough for Bara Burns Unit.

COVID-19 myth: Jab causes male infertility, sexual dysfunction

September 28, 2021
by Nompilo Gwala
Vax champs fight social media misinformation to encourage people to vaccinate

Black stem cell donors needed as Oreokame waits for miracle

September 21, 2021
by Lilita Gcwabe
Nine-year-old Oreokame needs a life-saving blood stem cell transplant.

Cancer in children: Early diagnosis, treatment key to survival

September 20, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Early diagnosis and treatment key to surving childhood cancer.

Unemployment: SA youth battle country’s ‘other pandemic’

September 10, 2021
by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
SA youth battle the country’s ‘other pandemic’ - unemployment

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