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Young people struggle to access their sexual and reproductive rights. Covid-19 makes it harder
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Sexual and reproductive health rights for adolescents are not adequate at healthcare facilities, and access to youth-friendly services is hindered by resources, and culture. Now, Covid-19 is making this even harder.
Special Investigating Unit to investigate PPE corruption allegations in Limpopo
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The Special Investigating Unit will tackle corruption allegations in Limpopo, looking into Covid-19 relief spending.
Nurse’s union demands payment for nurses contracted for Covid-19 response
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Nurses union Denosa demands consequences for non-payment of nurses contracted for Covid-19 response in Gauteng.
‘I was 31 years old and I knew nothing about cancer’ – A survivor uses her experience as education
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
After discovering she had stage four breast cancer at 31, a survivor is using her experience to educate rural communities like the one she grew up in.
‘No one called to advise me’ – policeman who tested positive for Covid-19 left in the dark about isolation
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A police officer shares his story about how he was left without guidance about how to isolate properly after he tested positive for Covid-19.
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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.
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Families desperate for help as rehab services remain out of reach
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