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World Sight Day: Eyes closed to increasing number of avoidably blind
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South Africa runs the risk of an added barrier to achieving its national goals if it continues to close its eyes to the increasing number of people who are avoidably blind. Cataracts and uncorrected refractive errors continue to be an under-reported barrier to education, employment, and health. In a world
Exam season: Matriculants and students need support from all sides
Faith Mutizira
As the country approaches exam season, school children, especially matriculants, need support to lessen the impact this high-pressure season has on their mental health. Key to this is addressing mental health struggles as early as possible to prevent students’ conditions from worsening by the time they get to university. Professor
COVID-19: Concerning increase in the Western Cape
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Authorities are concerned by a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections in the Western Cape. The Medical Research Council (SAMRC) said in a statement on Tuesday that this is the highest increase since March. The council urged at risk South Africans to consider wearing face masks and to social distance. SAMRC
Oral vs injectable contraceptives: Do your homework!
Faith Mutizira
As teenage pregnancies continue to rise, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) need to know which contraceptive – oral or injectable – is best for them. This is despite a shortage of injectable contraceptives in the country, as revealed in the latest Stop Stockouts Survey. In South Africa, two injectable
World Mental Health Day: Most kids don’t get the help they need
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Almost two-thirds of South Africa’s children are facing their mental health problems alone; avoiding help or treatment when they need it most. And experts believe the only way to address this worrying trend is to become more vigilant about their children’s behaviour. Bongani Ndlovu, a 15-year-old from Soweto, knows what
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