Access to water is a constitutional right in South Africa. Safe and readily available water is also important for public health. According to the World Health Organisation access to safe and adequate water supply is the cornerstone to preventing infections. Without enough water people are…
 South Africa is facing higher and extended periods of loadshedding. Beyond the inconvenience causes, the rolling black can be a source heightened stress. Long periods of experiencing feelings of stress and anxiety can trigger depression. We take a closer look:
High-functioning depression is not a clinical diagnosis and cannot be found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) which is a handbook used by health professionals. The term is a colloquial term which has become increasingly popular…
The COVID-19 procurement contracts South Africa signed with various pharmaceutical companies were “unethical, immoral, and imperial minded”, says Health Justice Initiative (HJI) director, Fatima Hassan. She says the contracts made no provision for transparency and government as the purchaser had…
High-functioning depression is a hidden struggle that often goes unnoticed in the lives of many individuals. While the term “high-functioning” may imply that everything is perfectly fine on the surface, beneath the facade of productivity and normalcy lies a complex…
When Sister Olivia Pharo retired from her job as a nurse at Wesfleur hospital in Cape Town in 2018 it was just the beginning. Most retirees look forward to putting their feet up and spending time with their families. But…
Eating healthy is a struggle for many South Africans, due to the rising cost of food, food insecurity and unhealthy eating habits. Diet is a major contributor to non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Despite their small living…
Failed negotiations with the Western Cape government on Sunday means the protest action by the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) will continue until Wednesday 9 August. The taxi strike started last Thursday and has resulted in acts of public…
Experts say generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise healthcare as a whole. It has the potential to improve patient care, reduce costs and make healthcare more accessible to everyone. Speaking at a webinar on harnessing Generative AI…
Sophie* and Malusi* are in two different industries and have different backgrounds. Sophie (27) is in advertising and Malusi (21) is in retail, but the one thing they have in common is the reason they left their jobs. Their mental…
The ongoing struggles in South Africa’s public healthcare system, including staff shortages, poor infrastructure and surgery backlogs, came under the spotlight on Tuesday when parliamentarians raised their concerns with Health Minister Joe Phaahla. The minister was delivering his department’s budget…
In a move to address the challenges poor nations face accessing life-saving medication, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the mRNA vaccine technology hub in Cape Town on Thursday. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility seeks to make essential…
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