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Health Minister’s condition improves after testing positive for Covid-19
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Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize has contracted Covid-19, along with his wife. As the minister’s condition improves, he has urged South Africans to remain vigilant to avoid a second wave.
TB deaths could rise if Covid-19 continues to disrupt health services, WHO report finds
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The WHO report shows that TB deaths could increase if diagnosis and treatment are disrupted for three consecutive months. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced governments to divert resources away from TB.
The Gauteng’s health department’s legacy of troubled leadership
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The recent corruption into personal protective equipment tenders brought into sharp focus corruption in the health department. A look further into the department’s leadership reveals a disturbing legacy of corruption and mismanagement.
ANC councillor accused of rape in Limpopo sparks outrage among party’s regional Women’s League
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An ANC councillor in Limpopo is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. The ANC Women’s League in the region is demanding the reinstatement of the death penalty or chemical castration.
Global Handwashing Day: Covid-19 a reminder that handwashing could save lives
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
As the world marks Global Handwashing Day in the midst of a pandemic, experts encourage parents to teach children about the importance of handwashing with soap.
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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