South Africa’s social innovators are already tackling some of our most deeply entrenched healthcare challenges.
Health-e News is a non-profit health newsroom, reporting on the health issues that affect the millions who depend on public healthcare. We put patients and communities at the centre of every story. Read our work for free. Share it widely. Support it if you can.
LATEST
Grassroots Social Determinants of Health Reporting Project, funded by Tekano
NEWS
Limpopo gears up for malaria fight amid Covid-19 restrictions
Health-e News
Amid measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Limpopo province is also working to stop the spread of malaria.
A technology company founded by a woman is helping small-holder farmers survive lockdown
Health-e News
Linah Maphanga created Farmers Assistant to help small-holder farmers to connect with the market. During the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the app helped farmers reach new customers.
Gauteng will keep one Covid-19 quarantine centre open as festive season approaches
Health-e News
As the Covid-19 daily infection rate lowers, Gauteng is closing its field hospitals. Nasrec will remain open until January next year as authorities consider the possibility of a second wave over the festive season.
How a Limpopo woman went from being a security guard to an oncology nurse
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Working as a security guard, Tahulela Patient Lehaha saved up enough to pursue her passion for nursing. Today, she specialises in oncology, using her role to raise awareness about cancer.
Covid-19 survivors share the physical and mental highs and lows of recovery
Health-e News
While Covid-19 has a high recovery rate, the experiences of those of who have been infected differ greatly. Survivors not only experienced the physical effects of the virus, but the mental strain too.
NEWS
MULTIMEDIA
What should your medicines cost?
Did you know that medicine prices are regulated in South Africa?
Disclaimer: The medicine price registry was developed by OpenUp. Health-e News does not maintain the registry, so unfortunately, we are unable to respond to queries.
Check Medicine PricesOPINION
FEATURES
MOST READ
Social innovation is the catalyst for improving SA healthcare
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.
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.
Our children are telling us something is wrongÂ
Cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible option for struggling families. Â
Families desperate for help as rehab services remain out of reach
Despite the rehab centre being among the cheapest in the area, the family is struggling to keep up with the costs.Â