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AKN: A skin disorder worth nipping in the bud

AKN: How razor blades impact this skin disorder

African men around the world are prone to a skin disorder called Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) which if left untreated, worsens causing scars and hair loss. Dermatologists said that AKN also affects people with curly or stiff hair. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), AKN is a

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Kalafong Hospital

Healthcare for undocumented migrants

As xenophobic sentiment appears to mount in SA, Kalafong Hospital management has taken legal steps to stop Operation Dudula members from preventing undocumented migrants from accessing healthcare. Hospital management told Health-e News on Friday they have an interdict to stop the gathering. The organisation has been picketing outside the hospital

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Illegal abortions: Deputy health minister joins march in Bloem

Illegal abortions: Deputy health minister joins march in Bloem

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, took to the streets of Bloemfontein yesterday, in protest against illegal abortions in the province, removing advertisements promoting illegal abortion services. Concern has been mounting over the number of bogus doctors offering illegal and unsafe abortions in the Free State. Free State Health MEC, Montsheng

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Cotrimoxazole: Granny suffers horror allergic reaction

Cotrimoxazole: Granny suffers horror allergic reaction

An elderly lady in Limpopo is still recovering from severe allergic reactions after a nursing sister at Rebone Clinic forced her to take cotrimoxazole tablets nearly two months ago. Nora Mocheko, 73, pleaded with the nurses to look at her records about her severe reaction to cotrimoxazole. But according to

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