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Pelonomi Hospital fire: linens destroyed
Molefi Sompane
A fire destroyed bundles of bed sheets and patient attire at Pelonomi Hospital on Monday afternoon in what the Free State Health Department is calling sabotage. The department alleges that striking Nehawu workers started the fire. The South African Police Services (SAPS) is investigating a case of arson. Fire
Striking healthcare workers ordered back to duty
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Healthcare services in the public sector appeared to return to normal on Tuesday morning. This follows a Labour Appeal Court order ending NEHAWU’s strike as it entered its second week on Monday. Health Minister Joe Phaahla warned striking healthcare workers who did not return to work on Tuesday will
Dapivirine vaginal ring: increasing SA’s HIV arsenal
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The dapivirine vaginal ring will soon be available to women and young girls at limited pilot sites from June. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved its use by women ages 18 and older to reduce their HIV risk in March last year. Health ministry spokesperson Foster
Death of baby linked to Nehawu strike
Molefi Sompane
On Wednesday evening, Nthabeleng Makhalema, 39, gave birth to her premature daughter at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein. Pelonomi is badly affected by the Nehawu strike, with the facility having to move some patients to nearby hospitals. A midwife, disguised as a parent to avoid intimidation from Nehawu members who are
Plan to end load shedding for health facilities
Lilita Gcwabe
With loadshedding wreaking havoc on the health system, the National Department of Health (NDoH) plans to install inverters and solar panels in health facilities nationwide from June. “The declaration of loadshedding as a national state of disaster enables the department to speed up the solar energy programme”, says Ayanda
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