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Neonatal sepsis: Alarming number of newborns losing their lives
Lilita Gcwabe
A global study has found that neonatal sepsis in newborns – caused by antibiotic resistance – is a rising cause of death. The study, conducted by the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP), examined just over 3,000 babies from 11 countries, including South Africa. It assessed which antibiotics are
Cervical cancer: unnecessary deaths that can be prevented
Lilita Gcwabe
Cervical cancer-that affects the cervix, the lowest part of the uterus- is the deadliest among South African women, and the second most common behind breast cancer. Although highly treatable if detected early on, the country’s high prevalence rate is a huge concern. According to the National Cancer Registry (NCR) South Africa’s
Flu season: Everything you need to know
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
With this year’s flu season expected to be more severe, South Africans should seriously consider getting their influenza jabs, a local disease expert warns. Health-e News spoke to Professor Hannelie Meyer about why it is important to get a flu jab, when is the right time and what to expect
Sexual abuse: Why young males are often invisible victims
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Young boys and men, who are victims of sexual abuse, choose to rather suffer in silence than seek help or speak up. The fear of being ridiculed or labelled ‘weak’ is a step too far for them and they often face the trauma alone. According to Dr Shaheda Omar, Director
COVID-19: Rumblings of a fifth wave gain strength
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A sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa suggests that the fifth wave is imminent. The country’s rate of infection has hit a three-month high, just a week after the Easter weekend. The latest figures reported by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) are 4,406
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