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Men’s mental health:no longer taboo
Faith Mutizira
South Africa has the third highest suicide rate on the continent, with more men than women committing suicide. Clinical psychologist, Zamo Mbele, says the conversation about men’s mental health is long overdue as men continue to bottle up their feelings and frustrations. Speaking at a  webinar hosted by the Government Communication
COVID-19 vaccines: South Africans urged to report adverse events
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has urged South Africans to report adverse effects experienced due to COVID-19 vaccines. This call comes at a time when reporting of such events has hit a low in the country. Florah Matlala, head of the Pharmacovigilance unit at SAHPRA, highlighted the
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Dapivirine vaginal ring: SA rollout put on ice for now
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
South African women will have to wait before laying their hands on the newly-approved dapivirine vaginal ring (DPV-VR – while the National Department of Health assesses the effectiveness of the HIV prevention device. Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson, Foster Mohale, explained the reasons for the rollout delay. “The department will
Childhood cancer: Heroic teen beats disease while fighting hunger
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
At the age of 17, Xichavo Mhangani, fought and overcame not only childhood cancer but also hunger as he faced his journey alone. Now 19, the young man can look back at a period he describes as the most difficult of his life. Not only did he fight cancer without
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