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North-West hospitals not spared from load shedding
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Not a single hospital in the North West has yet been exempted from load shedding. The National Health Department announced that 72 public hospitals in eight provinces are no longer subject to the consequences of Eskom’s power cuts. The DoH said negotiations are continuing with Eskom to ensure that the
Mental health: Don’t despair, help is always at hand
Pamela Madonsela
In a country where at least one in three people will experience mental health problems, the cost of obtaining care can be a significant barrier to seeking treatment. The situation is worsened by the public healthcare system not prioritising mental health as much as it should. The South African Federation
Tobacco in SA: Teenagers continually targeted
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Regulatory loopholes around the sale of tobacco products need to be stringently regulated to protect young people being targeted by the industry. The partially published Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-SA) shows that young people are the most targeted by old and new tobacco products. Dr Catherine Egbe, the Principal Investigator
Measles: NICD warns of outbreaks across SA
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Following an outbreak of measles cases in Limpopo, an expert from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has warned that similar outbreaks are likely to occur in other parts of the country. A surveillance team from the NICD has already detected cases of the disease in the Greater Sekhukhune
How a few extra steps can prevent depression
Lilita Gcwabe
A new study has shown moderate increases in exercise can help prevent one in five cases of depression among women. Several global studies show the link between physical activity and mental well-being, but this is the first study of its kind done in South Africa.  Led by Discovery Vitality, with assistance from
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