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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Don’t hide children with hearing impairments
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
A teacher with extensive experience educating children with hearing impairments has urged parents to seek professional help for their kids sooner rather than later. Maria Nemakonde has taught at the Tshilidzini School for Special Education, just outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo, for 10 years. She said it is difficult for parents
Most South Africans do not know they have diabetes
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Around 50 percent of South Africans living with diabetes are unaware they have the disease, and the public health system cannot afford to treat them. Today is World Diabetes Day. The Inaugural Diabetes Summit heard that South Africa should focus on preventing diabetes in the population as the country cannot
SA may need to revisit vaccination targets
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South Africa may have to revise its target of vaccinating 70 percent of the population by the end of the year, said Deputy President David Mabuza during the launch of the Vooma vaccination weekend in the Eastern Cape. Speaking at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Gqebhera in the Eastern
Government preparing for 4th wave
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National government is working closely with the provinces to ensure the country is prepared for the expected fourth wave of COVID-19. Briefing media on Friday, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said priority is being given to ensuring there is adequate oxygen supply, ventilators, beds and PPE available. When the third wave
Phaahla: No spike in COVID-19 infections post election
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Health Minister Joe Phaahla said the local government elections held on November 1 have not caused a spike in COVID-19 infections as was feared. “We are pleased to report that indications thus far, 11 days after elections we have not experienced any super spreader events. This is after the election
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