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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Violence in schools: Gangsterism behind senseless acts
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Gangsterism among children – who are often left alone by their parents – has been pinpointed as the main driving force behind violence in schools. Linda Makhathini, a Social Work Manager for the Social Crime Prevention Unit at the National Department of Social Development (DSD), said children who come from
Breast cancer survivor: Magic of motherhood still possible
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
A triple breast cancer survivor who gave birth to a baby girl just six months ago wants to instill hope in fellow women who are fighting the disease. She is a firm believer that the dreaded ‘c-word’ will never be able to strip a woman of the abilities to have
Life-saving aeromedical medical services grounded in EC
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A bungled tender process has seen the critical aeromedical services in the Eastern Cape (EC) grounded which is costing lives and delaying service delivery. Given the province’s difficult terrain, these medical helicopters are crucial in airlifting patients who require urgent medical care. The Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party
Daily water intake: Fill up your bottle, drink up and repeat
Lilita Gcwabe
Gone are the days of thinking eight glasses of water a day are enough. Mpho Tshukudu, a nutrition dietician has thrown that theory on its head – your body weight and daily water intake go hand in hand. Water comprises 50 to 70% of an adult’s body weight, which must
HIV prevention injection: What you need to know about SA’s ‘game-changer’
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The ball is rolling as South Africa prepares to make the HIV prevention injection a reality in a country where close to eight million people are living with the virus. Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last month, National Department of Health spokesperson, Foster Moahle, said an
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