We have the tools to end TB. But is our health system organised and financed in a way that allows those tools to reach the people who need them most.
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Orthopaedic capacity boost for Free State hospitals
Molefi Sompane
The Free State Health Department hopes boosting orthopaedic capacity at district hospitals will help eradicate long waiting times for patients. At the moment, the Pelonomi Regional Hospital in Bloemfontein, is under severe strain due to the number of referrals. Department spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, said an assessment of complaints of patients
Red Cross Children’s Hospital continues trailblazing journey
Faith Mutizira
Three years of fundraising has finally paid off for the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital which now boasts a newly-upgraded emergency centre. The Children’s Hospital Trust’s fundraising team raised a total of R122 million and the Western Cape government contributed another R1 164 193. The rest was funded by
Western Cape eases hospital visitation guidelines
Faith Mutizira
Visitation guidelines at healthcare facilities in the Western Cape have been adjusted, now that the province is clear from the fourth wave. Visitors and escorts are now allowed to be present at health facilities under special circumstances. Screening of visitors at entrances to hospitals is no longer required. But wearing
Water quality: Desperate NMB residents forced to take measures
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Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) in the Eastern Cape have had to either dig deep into their pockets or take matters into their own hands after the water quality in the area was deemed unsafe. Last week, authorities urged residents to bleach the water needed for drinking or cooking.
Support for diabetes sensor technology gathers momentum
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In a bid to do away with outdated, painful finger sticks, the South African Diabetes Advocacy wants sensor technology made available for all those living with Type 1 diabetes. The non-profit organisation (NPO) lodged an appeal with the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to include new non-invasive flash glucose sensor monitors
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