Marching for sex worker rights
Sex workers in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Musina, Limpopo, and other places in various countries marched in protest against abuse and the violation of their rights this week.
Ayanda Mkhwanazi
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Towards improved healthcare
With the launch of the AID Effectiveness Framework for Health last week, the Health Department is confident that it has taken a step closer to achieving its goal of giving South Africans better health care. This follows a renewed financial boost to the country's health system.
How South Africans die
The mortality rate in South Africa is decreasing. But more men than women continue to die due to natural causes, with Tuberculosis and pneumonia being the two leading causes of death. This is according to Statistics South Africa, which recently released its report on mortality and causes of death.
HIV home testing – should we or shouldn’t we?
As the government seeks to make HIV testing the norm, some in the health field are suggesting that HIV home testing kits should be promoted as part of the strategy. But should HIV testing be left to individuals - under little or no supervision? Ayanda Yeni, of Health-e News Service, takes up the story.
Festive fever’ for teens could have bad implications
The media is full of reports of teenagers indiscriminately having sex and even going as far as filming it. This has led to a public outcry. But what makes young people to engage in risky behaviour? Ayanda Yeni of Health-e News Service visited a school in Brits, in the North West province, where teen pregnancy is rife.
Fighting HIV stigma’¦ are we there yet?
South Africa has broken barriers to fight HIV/AIDS and the stigma attached to it, yet but the battle is not yet over. As World AIDS Day is observed almost 30 years on, Ayanda Yeni of Health-e News Service spoke to South Africans and asked them if they thought HIV was still a stigma.
Teaching village girls lessons of life
A nationwide campaign with the aim of making sanitary pads accessible to young girls in impoverished communities is also educating girls about their bodies and the risks of sex.
Pneumonia among leading causes of death in children
Every five minutes seven children die from pneumonia in Africa. This is according to medical experts who say pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children. But, they say this would not be the case if caregivers ensured that their children got vaccinated before the age of two.
Endometriosis can be treated and managed if found early
One in eight women will develop endometriosis once in their lifetime. A disease affecting women of reproductive age, in cases of severe untreated endometriosis, complications such as infertility and painful periods may occur. However, like any other disease, if detected early treatment can be effective.
Quality health ‘long overdue’
Civil society groups say access to quality health care for all has been delayed for far too long. They say with the proposed National Health Insurance, the majority of the poor can receive the quality health service that they deserve.
Child cancer patients to get better treatment
The first ever public sector 'treatment' or 'sterile' room in South Africa officially opened its doors at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. This will allow children battling cancer a better chance at recovery.
Black blood no risk, after all
As the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) marked its fifth year of implementing its revised risk management model, which includes the use of black donors' blood, the organisation has proudly announced that there have been zero HIV transmissions emanating from its stock, apart from one person who received Hepatitis-infected blood.