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Getting homoeopathic regulations right could help South Africa deliver better healthcare Â
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Proposed restrictions in the Department of Health’s draft scope of practice could limit homeopaths’ access to essential medicines and therapies.
Fewer people living with HIV in South Africa, but new infections are cause for concernÂ
Yoliswa Sobuwa
New infections are particularly high among adolescent girls and women between the ages of 15 and 49. Women in these age groups have higher infection rates than their male counterparts.
South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression
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The age range of 10- to 14-year-olds has been neglected. This age group is important because half of all mental health problems develop before the age of 14.
South African boys and young men most likely to stop taking their ARVs
Yoliswa Sobuwa
Many people, especially men, move frequently for work. Seasonal and part-time workers often prioritise employment over health services and may not seek necessary transfer letters for continued treatment in new locations.
Mangaung informal settlements without water and toilets
Molefi Sompane
Residents in these informal settlements rely on nearby streams or distant townships for water, sometimes paying for access or resorting to illegal connections.
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