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#YouthDay: Covid-19 complicates young women’s lives
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Due to the national lockdown many young women faced unexpected challenges, such as income loss, contraception shortages and having to live with abusive, or homophobic family members, explains the Commission for Gender Equality.
#YouthDay2020: ‘My generation is about doing and being better – we aren’t doctor’s handmaidens’
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Young healthcare workers are shattering societal perceptions of their profession and making healthcare systems more youth-friendly and accessible across class lines.
Gauteng health officials test positive for Covid-19
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The two officials in the office of the Gauteng Health MEC tested positive for Covid-19 and, in a bid to tackle stigma around contracting the virus, have consented to be publicly named.
Covid-19 confusion at Mthatha hospitalÂ
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Lack of protective gear, allegations of intimidation to not disclose patients or staff member’s Covid-19 status and being forced to come into work whilst Covid-19 positive are some claims made by Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital nurses against management.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, religious leaders build resilience
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Across the continent, faith-based organisations have been vital in creating awareness about Covid-19, addressing gender-based violence, and countering coronavirus misinformation.
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