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Measles outbreak alert: Cases spread in Limpopo
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has urged parents, guardians, and caregivers to remain vigilant as more measles cases have spread to other parts of the province. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases(NICD), the number of laboratory-confirmed cases has increased to 12 in the Greater Sekhukhune district, while
GBVF Summit: Funding and resources ongoing problem for shelters
Lilita Gcwabe
Government is not adequately funding and resourcing shelters for survivors of gender-based violence. This was the admission of Social Development Minister Lindiwe  Zulu. During a panel discussion on the final day of the Presidential Summit on GBVF, Zulu said the R80.2-billion allocated to shelters, NPOS and NGOs was simply not
Mental health: Being able to provide is a stress factor for men
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
While anyone can be affected by mental health conditions, experts believe that unemployment and not being able to provide financially for their families bring about depression and anxiety for most men. Toby Fricker, Chief of Communications and Partnerships at UNICEF, said poverty and unemployment are among the main factors contributing
Ramaphosa: SA is at war with its women and kids
Lilita Gcwabe
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared gender-based violence and femicide as South Africa’s first pandemic and said society was at war with women and children. The President spoke during the second day of the 2nd Presidential Summit on GBVF at Gallagher Estate Tuesday. “Despite our efforts, violence against women and children continues.
SA activists intensify fight for cancer patient rights
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
South African activists have called on the government to provide legislative and policy certainty to ensure cancer patients have access to the health care they need. Currently, the country’s only policy framework on cancer comprises cervical and breast cancer policies and the palliative care strategic framework. The government has so
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