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Fifth wave: Plenty to learn from previous COVID-19 cycles
Lilita Gcwabe
Given that COVID-19 waves are cyclical, Professor Salim Abdool Karim believes that the fifth wave will have features similar to the previous four. This will allow us to draw on our knowledge gained over the last two-and-a-half years. “There has been a three month gap between each of the waves.
NCDs: ‘World has lost focus during COVID-19 pandemic’
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
A global health advisor believes that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have lost ground as the world continues to grapple with COVID-19 two years on. The impact of losing sight of the fight against diseases like tuberculosis and cancers will be felt for years to come. Dr Chris van Straten, regional medical
GBVF: Collective efforts needed to end SA scourge
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is a profound and widespread problem in South Africa. Given the ferocious nature of this ‘pandemic’, collective efforts are needed to end this scourge of violence against mostly women and children. Director-General at the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disability, Mikateko Maluleke, said
Cultural circumcisions: Young boys ready to become ‘real men’
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Young boys and men are looking forward to participating in the ritual of becoming a ‘real man’ after cultural circumcisions were given the green light to resume in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. This follows a two-year ban due to COVID-19. Koketso Maile*, of Matibidi in Mpumalanga, is all smiles and can’t
Collect & Go: Fetch your pills without the thrills and spills
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The days of waiting in long queues for medication are over following the launch of Collect & Go smart lockers. These medication dispensary containers work similarly to ATMs, ensuring your next collection will be fast and fuss-free. Right ePharmacy introduced these lockers in 2020 and at the end of February
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