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Women bear the burden of lockdown

Where did all the time go? Women bear the burden of lockdown

With two small children, Health-e News reporter Marcia Zali had a strict routine. Then came lockdown, and her work-life balance unravelled.
Covid19: Healthcare workers under stress

Covid19: Healthcare workers on the frontline under stress, survey shows

Survey shows 60% of nurses fear passing Covid-19 to loved ones, three quarters of healthcare providers say occupation places them at higher risk.
Women’s Day excludes transwomen

When will Women’s Day include transwomen?

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Day on 9 August, transwomen remain excluded even as they face the same threats and oppressions as cishet women, writes trans activist Ruby Nkosi.
Undocumented migrant children unable to attend school

Project gives undocumented migrant children a chance at an education

The Three2Six project is giving undocumented migrant children a chance to get an education, and assisting their vulnerable parents during lockdown.

#CoronavirusSA: PPE woes take a toll on frontline workers at work and home

The lack of personal protective equipment causes increased stress and anxiety for doctors; a new study shows.
Non-communicable diseases increase Covid-19 risk in Africa

WHO deploys “surge” team to help South Africa stem Covid-19

The World Health Organisation has deployed a team of experts to help the government stem the coronavirus infections in South Africa. The country is one of the five countries most affected by the pandemic.
Medication shortages at Gauteng facilities

Covid-19 hinders South Africa’s HIV, TB targets, but offers chance to innovate

The lockdown has impacted on South Africa’s ARV treatment programme, delaying the South African National Aids Council national strategy. Yet, Covid-19 has also brought with it innovations in treatment and prevention for HIV, TB and STIs.
Child being vaccinated

Health minister concerned babies are missing immunisations as mothers fear Covid-19

The Covid-19 lockdown could be a double threat to young children: disrupting scheduled immunisation efforts and threatening nutritional security.

Gauteng patients face increased hospital tariffs

The 4.9% increase comes into effect as many citizens grapple with Covid-19 related financial woes.

#CoronavirusSA: Care for mentally ill under threat at Witrand Hospital  

Staff say that a Covid-19 infection surge in the staff and patient population, coupled with a previous lack of personal protective equipment is not conducive to the treatment of Covid-19 patients.

Growing interest in African traditional medicine to fight Covid-19 

“Modern science alone cannot be taken as the only method to fight the pandemic,” says Dingaka Association of North West president, Annah Rabotapi.

Dual pandemics at the centre of Women’s Month

Recently, Minister Nkoana-Mashabane launched 2020 Women’s Month, which will prioritise both how Covid-19 affects women, and the rising rates of gender-based violence during the country’s national lockdown.

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