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COVID-19 third wave: How ready is the infection epicentre Gauteng?
Gauteng province accounts for nearly 60% (59.3%) of all the daily reported COVID-19 cases in the country, making it the epicentre of the third wave of infections.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? The experts weigh in.
Known as a chronic illness which mostly affects the elderly, experts have warned that Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can affect anyone regardless of their age. They have advised  young people who have a genetic predisposition to RA to be aware of certain lifestyle choices.
COVID-19 DNA vaccine candidate trials yield positive results
The collaboration between researchers at the North West University (NWU) and the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) on the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate received a major boost.
Listen: Cryptococcal meningitis – Health-e News on SAfm
News Editor Amy Green was interviewed on SAfm Radio on Life Happens with Phemelo Motene about her story on cryptococcal meningitis – the second leading killer of people living with HIV.
COVID-19: Members of the public upset over restrictions on visiting patients in hospital
There have been allegations of racism related to the implementation of COVID-19-related restrictions on visiting patients in hospital.
High youth unemployment rate is dooming millions to ill health: Editorial
Youth unemployment is staggeringly high, a cause of ill-health and is in the spotlight this Youth Day, writes Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla.
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.
