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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Pop up COVID-19 vaccine sites at some voting stations
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Voters are urged to make use of pop-up COVID-19 vaccine sites at voting stations as South Africans gear up to make their mark in Monday’s 2021 Municipal Elections. These additional sites have been put in place as government intensifies efforts to get two-thirds of the country vaccinated by the end
Mental health: Traditional healers have a huge role to play
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Traditional healers are hugely popular in South Africa. They also hold a lot of sway among community members who consult healers first when seeking advice or treatment. These alternative practitioners are vital in addressing mental health challenges in communities across the country. It is estimated that there are about 200
Nchabeleng: Impasse over upgrade of health facility
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Apel residents in the Sekhukhune district in Limpopo are up in arms following the provincial department of health’s reluctance to upgrade the Nchabeleng Community Health Centre into a 24-hour hospital. The Nchabeleng Community Health Centre at Ga-Nchabeleng village initially operated as a 24-hour facility but has been non-functional since the
Breast cancer in men: Ignorance – the No 1 danger
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Most men think breast cancer is a disease that only affects women. It’s this train of thought which proves to be dangerous since most males are only diagnosed at a later stage. Kelvin Woods is a perfect example after ignoring a lump under his right nipple. The Breast Health Foundation recorded
Double Pfizer jab will keep adolescents out of hospital
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A new study from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were highly effective in preventing hospitalisation among adolescents aged between 12 and 17. The clinical trial showed that the vaccine was effective in preventing COVID-19. However, researchers wanted to look at
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