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Rural disabled left in the dark when it comes to their rights
Sandile Mbili
People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.
“My worst fears had come true”- a young person’s rendezvous with Covid-19
Soligah Solomons
With South Africa’s Covid-19 cases nearing the 900 000 mark, Health-e News virtually sat down with a graduate student from the University of Cape Town (UCT). lance-selae august recently tested positive for COVID-19 despite taking necessary precautions.
Beach abuse leaves government little room to move on Covid-19
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As Festive Season begins there are signs that government will clamp down further with beach goers ignoring social distancing and mask wearing rules.
High rates of gender-based violence linked to high rates of HIV infection among women, study shows
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There is a link between HIV infection and gender-based violence, a study shows. The cultural and economic issues that prevent women from speaking up, also create a climate for intimate partner violence.
Small-scale farmers want to help their communities, but they need help first
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In an attempt to address food insecurity and job creation, small scale farmers in the Mopani District of Limpopo are ready to provide. But first, they need help upscaling.
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Despite youth-friendly policies, many teens say clinics are hostile environments
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 wrong
Cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible option for struggling families.
Patients turned away as lenacapavir rollout stumbles in parts of Pretoria
It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab