In this feature, we meet a grandmother from Soweto who is the sole provider for a household of ten. Among the family are her two grandchildren – one is 11 years old and HIV negative, the other is 5 years old, HIV positive and regularly needs treatment from Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. The grandmother assumed responsibility for her grandchildren following the AIDS-related deaths of her daughter and son-in-law almost three years ago. Kerry Cullinan and Sue Valentine compiled this report.
PCOS VS PMOS: What’s in a name?
PCOS causes metabolic dysfunction, and metabolic dysfunction can lead to cardiac issues, cardiac failure and eventual death.
