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COVID-19: ‘The finish line is in sight’ – WHO
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The globe is on the right path to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, with countries having recorded the lowest number of infections – the first time since March 2020. World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus gave the good news during a media briefing yesterday. He said the world has
Alzheimer’s: ‘Let’s protect our elderly’ – FS locals
Molefi Sompane
Elderly people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia face a double burden of memory loss, and stigma and discrimination. Thomas Selogilwe, who resides in Thaba Nchu, is concerned for the welfare of his 81-year-old neighbour, Magaret Molema. He was roped in by social workers to help Molema when she started losing
Trauma cases are burdening the Western Cape’s healthcare system
Faith Mutizira
Trauma cases continue to be a pressing issue for healthcare facilities in the Western Cape. This is now causing significant delays in scheduled surgeries, extended waiting periods and a financial burden on the healthcare system. During a summit last week, professors from Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
COVID-19: Another wave on the horizon for SA?
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Experts have warned South Africa could experience its 6th wave of COVID-19 by the end of September and are urging South Africans to continue getting vaccines and booster shots. Professor Hannelie Meyer, Head of the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences, said this forecast is
Why SA’s food labels need to change – HEALA
Lilita Gcwabe
As more South Africans succumb to non-communicable diseases, the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has called on the health department to finalise the regulations relating to front of package food labels. Diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers are on the rise with ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt
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