The hiccups of ageing
Elderly people are dying because of prolonged periods of untreated chronic illnesses rather than old age. This is according to a recent study conducted on the health challenges facing elderly people in rural areas.
Ayanda Mkhwanazi
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A healthy mom is a healthy baby
Work-place environments can be harmful to a pregnant woman, depending on the type of work that they do. In some cases, certain adjustments need to be made to protect the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby in the work-place.
‘Moms, be the change you want to see in your nanny’
Finding the perfect child-minder for your child can be an exhausting as well as a frightening experience. What should a mother know about her nanny? Well, we get some tips in this report.
Post-natal depression under-treated
One in 10 mothers are reported to have had post-natal depression in their lives, but many women who get it, do not seek help because of the stigma and the lack of availability of services.
A doctor’€™s passion to fighting breast cancer
Dr Carol Benn, a breast surgeon at Johannesburg'€™s Milpark Hospital, is passionate about fighting breast cancer. She spoke with Ayanda Mkwanazi, of Health-e News Service.
Surviving breast cancer
Breast cancer is curable if detected early. Both men and women are urged to go for regular breast examinations so that abnormalities can be dealt with sooner and quicker.
Moves towards a healthy lifestyle
The National Health Department has taken a tough stand to promote proper and healthy eating habits in an attempt to prolong the life of South Africans.
Concern over theft of ARVs
Civil society organisations want to see government taking a firmer stand to stop antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) from being smuggled onto the black market.
DOT supporters want to help
TB DOT supporters have a tough job ensuring that patients take their medication and offering them the necessary support. Health-e News Service asked two DOT supporters what truly drives them.
Stigma, poverty & false information contribute to TB defaulting
The city of Johannesburg'€™s Health Department says it is struggling to bring down the rate of city dwellers defaulting on TB treatment. In 2009, the city had a 6.9 % defaulter rate. The target is to bring it down to less than 5%. Health-e News Service visited a clinic in Marlboro to see what the difficulties are.
Mom take care of yourself so you can take care of your little one
The quality of care that a baby gets while still in the womb and in its early years of life has an impact on its future development. A study has found that the first 1000 days of life are crucial in shaping the next 18 years of a young individual.
Gauteng health services need improvement
Civil society organisations say the right to access health care is still not a reality for many in Gauteng province.