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OPINION: Africa is often the focus of the global development agenda, from HIV/AIDS to economic growth, yet across the continent millions of people are also suffering from a little known group of parasitic and bacterial infections called neglected tropical diseases ‘€“ or NTDs. By John Kufuor
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HIV-positive patient who access treatment but continue to smoke are more likely to die from tobacco-related disease than the HI-virus, a recent study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Disease indicates.
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Bethlehem. ‘€“ The SABC 1 TV programme, Siyanqoba Beat It, in December filmed the Mphohadi Lunceon Club after reading about this group of active seniors in an OurHealth article published in October.
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South Africa recently became the first country to sign a new international treaty aimed at combating tobacco smuggling.
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Vhembe. ‘€“ Quick thinking by a home-based carer saved the life of a sick man from the Mafukani Village in Limpopo.
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Vhembe. ‘€“ Children from this Limpopo community were taught about the dangers of human trafficking during an activity day at the Matavhela Clinic in December. About 300 children, home-based carers, clinic staff and community members attended the event.
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Bloemfontein. ‘€“ In December last year, a National Youth Camp was hosted here by the Department of Social Development to get young people talking about the health and social issues they face, and to help them find solutions to these challenges.
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Bethlehem. – The community of Bohlokong commemorated World AIDS Day and 16 Days of Activism against Woman and Child Abuse at the Mphohadi Clinic.
Bethlehem. – Lindi Twala, manager of the Bohlokong Clinic in Bethlehem, in the Free State, recently celebrates 20 years in the nursing profession.
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A recent study showed that a large majority (80 percent) of US teenagers thought that smoking shouldn’€™t be allowed at home, indoors, at work, or in cars.
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My daughter is 5-years-old. She is beautiful, intelligent and smart. Every time I look at her she reminds me of where I’ve been and gives me hope for the road ahead. Right now the future looks bright for us ‘€“ but that wasn’€™t always the case.
OR Tambo. ‘€“ Many challenges prevent pregnant women from accessing Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services despite a strong HIV management programme in the area.