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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Health-e News mourns the passing of board chairperson Celicia Serenata
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It is with profound sadness that Health-E News announces the passing of the organisation’s Board Chairperson, Ms Celicia Serenata after a lengthy illness.
For TB treatment to be effective, consider the male perspective, says foundation
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
In South Africa, Tuberculosis (TB) affects more men than women. The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation has called for the consideration of men’s voices when designing treatment and prevention programmes.
‘What if I infect my baby with the COVID-19 when I breastfeed him?’- mothers share their fears
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Although the immune systems of children and infants are resilient against contracting the coronavirus, moms who are exposed to the virus on a daily basis fear transmitting it to their new-born babies through breastfeeding.
Fear and stigma stymie COVID-19 prevention
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Misinformation and the fear of dying are creating a stigma around COVID-19, with some refusing to disclose a positive diagnosis, despite the danger of spreading the coronavirus.
Third wave of COVID-19 in South Africa to be ‘bigger’ than the first two, expert predicts
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
With the vaccine rollout slower than expected, communicable diseases experts are warning that South Africa could experience a third wave of COVID-19 infections.
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