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US approves new TB drug tested in South Africa
The world is one step closer to ending the deadliest form of the deadliest infectious disease known to man: extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
Human rights watchdog to investigate ‘rude’ nurse
LIMPOPO – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) visited the Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital on Monday after a nurse was captured on video insulting a patient in the maternity ward.
UNAIDS appoints new executive director
South African activists are thrilled by the appointment of African feminist Winnie Byanyima to UNAIDS top spot, who is the first woman to hold the position in the history of the organisation.
Abortion service providers face judgment from colleagues
Unbearable working conditions for abortion service providers at clinics have led to many leaving – will new guidelines on termination of pregnancy services change this?
Are family fun walks masquerades to advertise to children?
Is the beverage industry getting away with unfair and unethical advertising aimed at underage children by sponsoring beverages at family walk events?
Investigation into the death of two toddlers in Limpopo
A batch of an antibiotic has been recalled in a hospital after the tragic death of children in the facility.
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.
