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Presentation: Health-e’s citizen journalism programme

Health

Delivered at a 2013 meeting of the Budget Expenditure Monitoring Forum, this presentation provides an overview of Health-e's OurHealth citizen journalism programme.

kerrycullinan
November 14, 2013

Sex work a dangerous job in Ermelo

Health, Our Health

Sex workers in Ermelo, Mpumalanga pay a high price for financial freedom.

cynthiamaseko
November 12, 2013

“Depression was a white people’s illness”

Mental Health, Our Health

When a doctor told Bandile Maseko* he was suffering from depression, Maseko refused to believe it. Then things went from bad to worse.

senamilephungula
November 12, 2013

Pharmacy interns help out at Soshanguve

Health Systems, Our Health

University of Limpopo (UL) pharmacy students find out what the future holds as they begin practical work at a Soshanguve Clinic.

mishackmahlangu
November 7, 2013

“Drugs are a nuclear bomb”

Health, Our Health

With nyaope addiction, death comes suddenly and unexpectedly, says one former addict.

tshilidzituwani
November 7, 2013

The secrets to aging gracefully

News

OurHealth spoke to three senior citizens from Mofolo North, Soweto to get their tips for staying healthy in their twilight years.

lungilethamela
November 7, 2013

Earlier HIV treatment could save South Africa money

Health, News

Starting HIV patients on antiretrovirals (ARV) earlier may save South Africa money in the short-term, but doctors caution such a move may risk patients.

lauralopez
November 6, 2013

Statement: Coalition responds to EC Dept. of Health

Health

Documents presented to Parliament's Standing Committee on Health by the Eastern Cape Health Crisis Coalition.

healthe
November 6, 2013

Strokes affecting younger patients

Health

A Johannesburg father talks about how a stroke changed his teenage daughter’s life.

healthe
November 6, 2013

Experts call for urgent regulation of e-cigarettes

Health

Lung health experts from around the world issued a warning about the potential health impact of e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems and called for urgent regulation of these products.

healthe
November 5, 2013

‘Cigarette displays aimed at children’

Health, Health Systems

Draft regulations to limit in-store tobacco displays are drawing heat but are key to cutting childhood smoking rates, says one expert.

wilmastassen
November 5, 2013

Patients accuse Limpopo clinic of unfair treatment

Health Systems, Our Health

Limpopo patients have accused health workers of preferential treatment for family and friends.

suprisenemalale
November 4, 2013

Champion of albinism leads by example

Our Health

When Rapson Mbilu Rambuwani was born with albinism, community members urged his parents to kill him. Today, he’s become a champion for people with the condition.

ndivhuwomusetha
November 4, 2013

Teenage pregnancies in Limpopo worrying

Our Health

Poverty and a lack of access to education are fuelling teen pregnancies and high HIV rates among young people, according to Vhembe health officials in Limpopo.

ndivhuwomusetha
November 4, 2013

Kites lift mental health to new horizons

Health, Mental Health

Learners from one of the Cape's oldest centres for children with mental disabilities recently spent a day out with kite enthusiasts ahead of Cape Town’s annual International Kite Festival.

laurawatermeyer
November 4, 2013

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