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Mahikeng Hospital decomposed body

Family finds relative’s decomposing body after mortuary malfunction at Mahikeng hospital

The body of a 60-year-old patient was stored in a malfunctioning mortuary. The provincial department has launched an investigation into the incident.
Itsoseng Child Rapist Denied Bail

Itsoseng community welcome judge’s decision to deny bail to alleged child rapist

A man accused of raping three girls was denied bail in the North West’s Ditsobotla Magistrates Court. The 54-year-old man has terrorised the Itsoseng community before, earning the name the ‘Axe Man.’
HIV prevention injection effective

An injection to prevent HIV in women is a “game-changer” say researchers

A new study shows that a long-acting injection is 89% more effective than oral PrEP medication in preventing HIV in women. Hailed as a game-changer, the study could prevent stigma and increase adherence to treatment.
Covid-19 disrupts Measles Polio immunisation

WHO and Unicef call for emergency aid as Covid-19 disrupts immunisation

The World Health Organisation and UN agency Unicef fear that the world could see resurgence of measles and polio if immunisation programmes are disrupted.
Malaria vaccine closer

South Africa target aims for zero malaria infections in 2023

6 November is Malaria Day in southern Africa. South Africa, along with the South African Development Community, pledged to eliminate malaria transmission by 2023 by stepping up community efforts.
Lockdown leads to depression

Lockdown and Covid-19 risk affected Soweto residents’ mental health, study shows

A new study shows the mental toll of the Covid-19 pandemic. Residents in Soweto displayed symptoms of depression, directly linked to their perception of risk to contracting the coronavirus.
Brits Hospital Patients on Floor

MEC apologises, vows to investigate Brits District Hospital after video of patients sleeping on floor

A video of patients sleeping on the floor at Brits District Hospital revealed the challenges at the hospital. Provincial authorities have now stepped in with the MEC apologising to patients as he calls for changes.
Aspen signs Johnson&Johnson Covid-19 vaccine deal

South African generic drug producer Aspen signs Covid-19 vaccine deal

South African drug producer, Aspen Pharmacare, has signed a deal with global pharma giant Johnson&Johnson to produce a Covid-19 vaccine once it’s available.
Mid-term budget Healthcare

Five things the mid-term budget tells us about the healthcare system

While Covid-19 has affected the economy, the pandemic has also presented important lessons. These are the key takeaways for the health sector.
Covid-19: Ramaphosa in self-quarantine

President Cyril Ramaphosa goes into Covid-19 self-quarantine

The president came into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. He is not displaying any symptoms and will continue his duties in quarantine.
HIV: miss ARV treatment

A new strawberry-flavoured HIV treatment for children could improve adherence

A new paediatric antiretroviral uses a fixed-dose treatment and child-friendly flavours to help parents administering HIV treatment to their children.
Limpopo Maternal Mortality Prevention

Transferring specialised skills will reduce maternal mortality in Limpopo, says MEC

A specialist skills transfer programme is helping health care workers in rural and district hospitals prevent maternal mortality in Limpopo.

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