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Initiation school deaths are a tragedy, but they can be preventedÂ
Oratile Kekana
The Eastern Cape consistently records high initiate deaths. Illegal schools run by unregistered practitioners contribute significantly to these deaths.
South Africa awaits new batch of mpox treatment and vaccines amid rising cases
Yoliswa Sobuwa
Mpox, a viral infection causing various symptoms including rash and fever, is preventable and treatable. Vaccination is recommended only for high-risk groups, such as health workers and individuals with multiple sex partners.
No injuries reported after fire at National Hospital in Bloemfontein
Molefi Sompane
The fire at National Hospital was quickly extinguished, but it left severe damage to the facility.
Nurses, patients in some Cape Town clinics live in fear of crime everyday
Chris Gilili
Healthcare workers report feeling unsafe, as criminals often target them and their belongings. Patients, forced to wait outside the clinic due to limited indoor space, are also highly vulnerable to robberies.
HPCSA and UKZN respond to issues raised by foreign-trained doctorsÂ
Yoliswa Sobuwa
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