Chris Bateman

Experts warn of HIV crisis as PEPFAR funds paused

The result has been the closure of numerous NGOs providing HIV and sexual and reproductive health services to marginalised communities.
Surgeon in operating theatre

Operation smile brings new life to children with cleft palate

Operation Smile recently conducted a life-changing programme at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg, providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries to 41 children out of 61 screened.
close up of health worker has drawing patient's blood

Doctors outraged as ransomware attack on NHLS delays test results, puts lives at risk

The attack has caused significant delays in diagnosing patients, overwhelming hospital staff, and rendering many clinics non-operational.
New HIV variant: South Africans don't need to panic

How the NHLS computer hack will cost lives

The attack has forced staff to manually register samples and communicate results, significantly slowing down operations.

Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital brave  cold nights with no blankets 

Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg are enduring the cold without blankets due to a dysfunctional laundry service and faulty heating.

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