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Western Cape Metro hospitals at 105% capacity
Soligah Solomons
Beds are running out fast in Cape Metro hospitals with ICUs in particular overflowing with Covid-19 and trauma patients.
Women make up 58% of Covid-19 infections in South Africa says NICD
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Women are being infected by Covid-19 at a higher rate than men in South Africa says the NICD as it releases more data showing an accelerated spread of the coronavirus.
Stricter lock down possible as new Covid-19 strain upends hospital plans
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
The number of Covid-19 cases surged in South Africa on the eve of Christmas with officials now warning a tougher shutdown is on the cards.
Long queues in the Eastern Cape could accelerate spread of Covid-19
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
As people line up for social services in the Eastern Cape there are fears that people languishing in these queues may be a health risk
New Covid-19 variant has scientists scurrying to investigate reinfections
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
South Africans recoiled in horror this week as it was reported that a new variant of Covid-19Â has been identified which is more virulent and infection youngsters at a high rate.
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Despite youth-friendly policies, many teens say clinics are hostile environmentsÂ
The government is implementing the Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Services, or Youth Zones, where learners wearing school uniforms are fast-tracked.
Orange Farm taxi rank clinic brings health services closer to where men are
The clinic was established following discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg following concerns of HIV and TB among taxi drivers.
Our children are telling us something is wrongÂ
Cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible option for struggling families. Â
Patients turned away as lenacapavir rollout stumbles in parts of Pretoria Â
It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab