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Gcina Ntsaluba
It’s a sunny midweek afternoon and the streets of downtown Johannesburg are buzzing with people, hooting taxis and hawkers on the pavements. On the corner of Klein and Koch street in Hillbrow, Health-e News meets Nelson Khethani, an old man in his early 70s. Originally from Lady Frere in the
Chatbots for medical advice: three ways to avoid misleading information
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David Martin Shaw, University of Basel; Philip Lewis, University of Cologne, and Thomas C. Erren, University of Cologne We expect medical professionals to give us reliable information about ourselves and potential treatments so that we can make informed decisions about which (if any) medicine or other intervention we need. If
Sleep hygiene: Understanding the role of light in rest
Faith Mutizira
Have you ever wondered how the light around us affects our sleep? It turns out, the kind of light we’re exposed to can make a big difference in the quality of our sleep. The simple act of flipping a light switch or staring at a screen before bedtime can impact
Getting water is an arduous reality for Giyani resident
Faith Mutizira
Access to water is a constitutional right in South Africa. Safe and readily available water is also important for public health. According to the World Health Organisation access to safe and adequate water supply is the cornerstone to preventing infections. Without enough water people are subject to poor hygiene. This, in turn, leaves them vulnerable
Water woes continue as residents wait for the completion of Giyani project
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Elizabeth Masinge struggles to get the wheelbarrow over the rocky gravel road near her home in Bode Village, outside Giyani in Limpopo. The 69-year-old zig-zags across the road, trying hard to control the load: two 25-litre containers full of water. She will use the water for drinking, cooking, cleaning her
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