It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab
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Large breasts are celebrated in a patriarchal society that objectifies women’s bodies. But, for these four women, having uncomfortably large breasts has caused painful and embarrassing situations throughout their lives.
A stroke changed her ‘entire life for the worst’ but this stroke survivor found hope
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Living with a permanent disability induced by a stroke, this 41-year-old woman wants other stroke survivors to drew inspiration from her life and know that there is a life after stroke.
Op-ed: A mother’s journey through the COVID-19 pandemic
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This simple change can help reduce high blood pressure and save thousands of lives
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. While a healthy diet seems inaccessible for many, doctors recommend this simple change to everyday eating.
CCMDD: “The right medicine, for the right patient, in the right parcel, in the right place, at the right time.”
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The Health Systems Trust reports that the Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme has alleviated an overburdened and under-resourced public health system.
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