[Watch] Getting the right help, at the right time, is crucial for GBV survivors
Immediate support can help victims escape dangerous situations, find safe shelter, get psychological support and secure legal protection.
Faith Mutizira
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[Watch] How easy is it to get an HPV at-home test kit?
HPV self-tests are vital for early detection of HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer if left unchecked. So we tried to see how easy it is to get one. Watch to see how it went.
65th Thuthuzela Care Centre opens in Mitchells Plain amidst South Africa’s ongoing battle against GBV
In South Africa, gender-based violence remains a major issue, with the country reporting some of the highest rape rates in the world.
Beyond blood sugar: Understanding the full picture of diabetes
Siyabonga Kwanele Zuma has been living with Type 1 diabetes for over 15 years. The 27-year-old from Howick in Kwa-Zulu Natal was first introduced to the chronic condition in 2007 when his older sister was diagnosed with it. A year later…
27% of pregnant women in South Africa living with HIV – new survey
Findings from South Africa’s most recent Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey show that more than a quarter (27.5%) of pregnant women in the country are living with HIV. This rate is still high, but it shows a decrease from the 30% prevalence recorded…
HIV and dating: watch Yanga’s story of navigating the two
Some people fear sharing their HIV status with a partner or someone they want to date will lead to rejection. In a conversation about dating and living with HIV, Yanga Gceya who has been living with HIV for 2 years,…
Constant exposure to violence weighs heavily on South Africans’ mental health
” My father was only 35 years old when we lost him. He and his brother were shot in a robbery,” recalls Chantel Grodes. She grew up in Hanover Park on the Cape Flats. “When we got to the scene…
Don’t fall for fakes: Here’s how to spot a bogus doctor
[This story was first published on 17 October 2023. It’s been updated to reflect the latest developments] Bogus health professionals have been a hot topic in South Africa lately. One of the more sensational is the story of ‘Tik Tok’…
Here’s what you need to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in South Africa accounting for 22.6% of all female cancers. Men can also get breast cancer, with approximately 1% diagnosed. Health-e News spoke with Dr Diana Pillay, a radiation oncologist at…
Now you see me: how a NGO is tackling corneal blindness
Sesona Mehlala has dealt with poor eyesight for most of her life. The 27-year-old started wearing glasses at nine. But even with the spectacles she struggled to see. In 2015 she buckled under the financial and mental strain of frequent…
Arnetia Brown: my life with endometriosis
Arnetia Brown was diagnosed with endometriosis seven years ago. While she is on treatment living with the condition isn’t easy. She shares her experience with Health-e News in this video.
What is endometriosis? Why is it so hard to diagnose and treat?
Arnetia Brown got her first period when she was 13 and pain has been a regular part of her life since. “With my very first cycle my father found me passed out on the floor. I actually fainted because I…