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Childhood cancer: Traditional healers have vital role
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
It’s estimated that at least half the children who have cancer are never diagnosed. But if caught early, most children can be treated successfully
How safe is it to drink rainwater?
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In many parts of the world, including Africa, people rely on rainwater as a source of drinking water, as well as for other household and livelihood uses. One of the reasons is water scarcity – sub-Saharan Africa has the largest number of water-scarce countries in the world. But there are
Bilharzia: A silent disease lurking in our waters
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A distressed mother from the North West was left with more questions than answers after her nine-year-old son was diagnosed with bilharzia. It all started when Mokgadi Sebone* noticed blood stains on her son’s underpants. She immediately sat down with him before discovering that he’d been passing blood in his
Phaahla: Don’t blame migrants for healthcare challenges
Lilita Gcwabe
The challenges South Africa’s healthcare system faces cannot be blamed on migrants seeking treatment at the country’s facilities, said Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla. Speaking outside Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Phaahla admitted poor management, maladministration, staff shortages, and corruption weaken the public health sector. Phaahla visited the hospital after
Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it’s kicking up a storm
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A political storm has erupted in South Africa after a video went viral showing the health minister for the Limpopo province – which borders Zimbabwe – berating a Zimbabwean woman who was seeking healthcare. Responses have been divided. Some have called for Phophi Ramathuba to step down on the grounds
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South Africa hosted approximately 2.4 million international migrants as of