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PCC: Lack of health representation in climate commission raises eyebrows
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The Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) is fighting to include health in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential Climate Commission (PCC). According to the PCC, its mission is to oversee and facilitate a just and equitable transition towards a low-emissions and climate-resilient economy. Formed in 2020, the commission aims to
Exclusive breastfeeding: New mums in dire need of support, education
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An expert believes that South Africa’s low rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) will remain a concern until new mothers are offered more support and education. Katinka Lategan, a certified lactation consultant, said mothers face several challenges because they are not educated enough and usually don’t get assistance. “In general, I
Water shortage: Free State hospitals down to the last drop
Molefi Sompane
Two of the Free State’s biggest hospitals have postponed some surgeries as Bloemfontein’s water shortage enters its second week. The Universitas and Pelonomi Hospitals are making do with water rations following the immediate cut of water supply from their reservoirs by Bloem Water. Public facilities have been severely affected and
VIDEO: Career mums share their breastfeeding journeys
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Two new moms’ share their breastfeeding experiences after a recent study was published by The World Health Organisation.
World TB Day: Drug-resistant patient grateful for new treatment
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
World TB Day is observed on 24 March each year. This year’s theme ‘Invest to End TB. Save Lives’ was created with the urgent need to invest in resources to ramp up the fight against the disease. As the world marks World TB Day today, one of the few drug-resistant
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