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Going to the clinic? Bring your own toilet paper, soap

Most of the people we spoke to said the toilets are often out of order with no soap or toilet paper.
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Heavy rains force temporary closure of Free State clinics

Some residents have lost their homes due to severe weather, including destructive winds.

Moqhaka residents told to remain calm over dirty, smelly waterĀ 

A pattern of water quality issues has plagued Moqhaka for years, including incidents of alleged contamination in 2020 and unfulfilled promises.
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Angry workers disrupt health services in Botshabelo over contract terminations

Over 1300 healthcare workers, including nurses, clerks, and cleaners, are facing sudden job termination after Covid-19 contracts were ended due to budget constraints.

Going to the clinic? Bring your own toilet paper, soap

Most of the people we spoke to said the toilets are often out of order with no soap or toilet paper.
A rainy windshield

Heavy rains force temporary closure of Free State clinics

Some residents have lost their homes due to severe weather, including destructive winds.
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Youth-led Solutions: how Shout-It-Now is addressing teen pregnancy and HIV

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HIV prevention must be linked to GBV interventions

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World Diabetes Day: The hidden burden of mental health in diabetes care

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Breast cancer: why itā€™s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on theĀ horizon

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Stories From The Ground: Teen mum juggling school and a baby set to write matric finalsĀ 

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Stories from the ground: Families outraged by inhumane conditions at Vutlhari Old Age Home

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What causes food cravings? And what can we do aboutĀ them?

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Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibusĀ taxis

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Toilets Of Despair: Dirty, Broken Toilets at Clinics Speak of Systemic Neglect

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Old age home a hell hole for the elderly in Limpopo villageĀ 

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Navigating autism: the need for awareness and early intervention in South Africa

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The reality of FAS: a motherā€™s love and a lifetime of care for Tisha

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Baby with Goldenhar syndrome gets life-changing surgery

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Costly Warmth: The Health Toll of Indoor Fireplaces and Braziers

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Dying while waiting three days for an ambulance: the norm in rural Eastern Cape

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Living in the shadow of hope: the story of Ramaphosa Informal Settlements

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Lack of knowledge and awareness make rare diseases hard to spot and treat

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A year of grief, and no answers: In October 2023, 6-year-old Olwethu joined her 6-year-old friend Leon and cousins Neo and Katlego, aged 4, to buy biscuits and ice pops from a local spaza shop in Naledi, Soweto. Within hours of eating their treats, the children fell ill. Neo and Leon passed away. To this day the families are still left with more questions than answers. The recent death of six more children from Naledi, after eating snacks from a local spaza shop, has raised painful memories. #naledisoweto #healthnews #southafrica #soweto
A year of heartbreak: Soweto families still seek Answers in Childrenā€™s Food Poisoning Deaths
A young scientist from Gqeberha, Yolanda Mngcongo, is working to reduce hospital-acquired infections by creating eco-friendly ways to purify the air in healthcare facilities. These infections can occur in hospitals, putting patients at risk, especially those who are already vulnerable. Research shows that 12% of patients in sub-Saharan Africa get infections while in the hospital. Yolanda's innovative work won her the FameLab South Africa 2024 competition, which helps young scientists share their ideas with the public. Read her full story here: https://health-e.org.za/2024/10/18/nmu-masters-student-to-represent-south-africa-at-global-science-communication-competition/ #science #youngscientists #sciencestudents #southafrica #innovativehealthcare #healthcare
NMU Masters Student To Represent South Africa At Global Science Communication Competition
Getting the right help and support is crucial for people who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV). Immediate support can help victims escape dangerous situations, find safe shelter, get psychological support and secure legal protection. The TEARS Foundation is a non-profit organisation that supports GBV victims by providing a database of help services. Their new report shows that between 2020 and 2023 their helpline, Help-At-Your-Fingertips, received 53 004 calls. These callers are helped through the free USSD helpline service by dialling *134*7355#. Learn more here: https://tears.co.za/ #healthnews #southafrica #genderbasedviolence #stopgenderbasedviolence #gbvf
TEARS Foundation Provides Free Help & Support for GBV Victims
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#WorldAIDSDay2024: In South Africa, HIV prevention is critical. Which is why you should know the difference between PEP and PrEP. Watch to learn more.

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#WorldAIDSDay2024: Ever heard of U=U? It stands for Undetectable = Untransmittableā€”meaning if someone with HIV is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load, they canā€™t pass the virus to others. Letā€™s spread the facts, not the stigma! Watch to learn more from @WHOā€¦

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Recognising the critical connection between HIV & GBV. In this opinion piece @ygpillay and @Foster_Mohale explain that young women & adolescent girls (ages 15-24) are at higher risk of acquiring HIV, often due to non-consensual sex and sexual violence. Many women living with HIVā€¦

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