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Nurses at a Limpopo clinic find worms “as big as finger” in drinking water
Just as community members raised the alarm about this Limpopo clinic’s hazardous failing infrastructure, nurses have discovered red worms in their drinking water.
Patients with non-communicable diseases face greater Covid-19 risk, says WHO Africa
A preliminary study of Covid-19 cases and fatalities in Africa shows patients with conditions like diabetes, hypertension and asthma are at far greater risk. What’s more, the focus on the pandemic has disrupted care for these non-communicable diseases.
An activist is helping rural girls, and boys, find self-worth through access to sanitary pads
The need for sanitary pads makes young women vulnerable to a number of social ills, from missing school to exploitative relationships. Covering stories like this inspired a a Tzaneen journalist to become a community activist.
Hammanskraal protestors demand no bail for perpetrators as gender-based violence cases spike
The killing of a young woman has sparked protests in Hammanskraal. With gender-based violence incidents increasing, protestors say perpetrators should not be granted bail.
North West’s health facilities suffer chronic underdevelopment, say opposition parties
A political debate in the North West has highlighted the struggles of the province’s public health facilities. Opposition legislature members listed various infrastructure and human resources across the province.
Gates foundation honours Africa CDC’s John Nkengasong for fight against Covid-19 pandemic
This year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Dr John Nkengasong the 2020 Goalkeeper Award. The prize recognises his role in curbing the spread of the coronavirus in Africa and his efforts to secure vaccines.
Izwi Lami Survivors Support
Access our Survivor’s Support Map which provides a directory of shelters, hospitals, clinics and Thuthuzela centres for survivor’s of sexual assault There are shelters that assist survivors with accommodation in times of need. The Thuthuzela Care Centres are rape care centres linked to hospitals where survivors can receive counselling and a medical examination after the rape. And there are 24 hour clinics and hospitals where survivors can visit for medical care if they are too far away from a Thuthuzela centre.
