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Health, Our Health

Wheelchair frees house-bound Jouberton woman

When Martha Bosaye was diagnosed with gangrene, her world shrunk to the confines of four walls. With a new wheelchair, Bosaye is set to feel the warmth of the sun again.

jobamatsheng
August 29, 2014

Health, News, Our Health

Medicine availability improves after depot takeover

The North West Department of Health has credited a government takeover of the province’s only medical depot with helping stabilise drug supplies in the province.

jobamatsheng
August 28, 2014

News, Our Health

Klerksdorp joins fight against Ebola

Klerksdorp residents are joining other South Africans pitching in to help fight West Africa’s on-going Ebola epidemic.

jobamatsheng
August 27, 2014

Health, News, Our Health

Quake closes North West clinics, nursing college

This week’s 5.3 magnitude earthquake has closed at least three clinics in Klerksdorp and North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo is unsure when at least two clinics will re-open.

jobamatsheng
August 8, 2014

Determinants Of Health, Our Health

Evicted residents still without services two years later

In 2012, Jouberton residents were evicted from what was allegedly municipal land. Two years, more than 500 households share just three water taps.

jobamatsheng
July 30, 2014

Health Systems

Mandela Day answer to Tshepong Hospital’s dirty laundry

Tshepong Hospital’s laundry caters to about 20 North West hospitals. Mandela Day inspired volunteers to pitch in to lighten winter’s heavy laundry load.

jobamatsheng
July 25, 2014

Health, Our Health

Risk of burns increases with cold weather

As winter drags on, Klerkdorp’s Tshepong Hospital continues to receive burn victims and is urging people, especially those in informal settlements and parents, to be cautious keeping warm this season.

jobamatsheng
July 16, 2014

Health, Health Systems, Our Health

North West doctors gear up for the NHI

The National Department of Health is partnering with districts to orientate private doctors looking to pick up extra hours at government health facilities.

jobamatsheng
July 15, 2014

Health Systems, Our Health

Tshepong Hospital new unit to ease bed shortage

The North West’s Tshepong Hospital has opened a new 36-bed ward for recuperating patients needing additional care prior to discharge. The unit is expected to free up beds for more serious cases.

jobamatsheng
July 8, 2014

Health, News, Our Health

Tshepong Hospital brings man back from death’s door

Samuel Matebele thought his "days were over", but six-months after completing tuberculosis (TB) treatment the former farm worker from Hartebeesfontein says he is feeling good again.

jobamatsheng
June 13, 2014

Health, Our Health

Health workers volunteer for health

More than 500 North West patients received health check-ups during the Klerksdorp Rotary Club's recent annual family health event.

jobamatsheng
May 16, 2014

Health, News, Women's Health

Anonymous messages spread vaccine myths

North West parents have allegedly received anonymous messages warning them not to vaccinate their daughters against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Health officials have once again assured the public of the vaccine’s safety.

jobamatsheng
May 9, 2014

Health, Our Health

Singing a path to health

Five determined young men are spreading the word about HIV and tuberculosis (TB) through their music, which may be coming to a cell phone near you.

jobamatsheng
April 24, 2014

Health Systems, News, Our Health

Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital gets new staff

The North West’s Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex has added almost 100 new staff members as it welcomes new medical officers and, hopefully, specialists.