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Research on social grants in South Africa indicates positive effects on food security and suggests potential mental health benefits due to reduced financial stress.
The struggles of other critical healthcare workers, including oral health practitioners, rehabilitation therapists, and mental health specialists are often over-looked.
South Africa faces alarming rates of teen pregnancy and HIV, with many young people deterred from accessing free preventive services due to judgment and shame.
Many women who are living with HIV were infected through non-consensual sexual acts, often accompanied by physical and emotional violence; linked to the imbalance in power between women and men.
South Africa’s role in the global environmental health movement cannot simply be symbolic; it must be practical and firmly rooted in action.
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Most of the people we spoke to said the toilets are often out of order with no soap or toilet paper.
Despite having contributed the least to global emissions, Africa will be most affected by climate change.
While the physical impact of diabetes is widely known, the mental health challenges are often overlooked.
Cancer cells can evade the immune system, create their own blood supply, and adapt to survive under different conditions.
Despite the challenges, Karabo returned to school with the support of her family and friends. She returned to school shortly after giving birth.
Once known for its excellence, the hospital has faced significant deterioration. Basic medical supplies such as needles, gauze, and diapers have become scarce, forcing nurses to improvise in dangerous ways.
Weight loss is a complicated process. There are so many factors involved including your diet, how much sleep you get each night and the kind of exercise you do.