South Africa hosted approximately 2.4 million international migrants as of
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New tobacco bill: Lawless smokers face jail time
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
 Smokers – take heed. If you don’t abide by the regulations as proposed under the new tobacco bill, you will face punishment. The new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery System Control Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly, will be hard-hitting on those who light up in smoke
Is lung cancer really a smoker’s disease?
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Imagine living a healthy lifestyle. Eating well, exercising and never smoking, but hearing your doctor tell you that you have lung cancer. This is *Andy Long’s experience. In 2017, he started feeling off-balance, as though he was drunk. The diagnosis came back as a brain tumour caused by lung cancer.
Empower women with better access to contraceptives
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 Women face multiple challenges when it comes to receiving contraceptive advice and access. Addressing this, helps to empower women and contributes to shaping a more equitable and safe South Africa, writes Dr Nomacete Tshume, a clinician at Kena Health.  Contraception is a critical healthcare need that has a far-reaching
Ensuring everyone in SA has access to healthcare
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
 Pregnant women and non-South Africans are often denied free healthcare services, and the numbers are rising. This is according to SECTION27’s latest online publication, ‘ Free healthcare services in South Africa: A case for all mothers and children. This lack of access is a leading cause of maternal mortality
As the 8 billionth person is born, here’s how Africa will shape the future of the planet’s population
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In mid-November 2022 the eight billionth person will be born, according to the United Nations. In its analysis of this milestone, the UN makes two key observations. The first is that the global population has been expanding at its slowest rate since 1950. The growth rate dropped below 1% in
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