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#CoronaVirusSA: ‘I desperately wish that our people would listen, so we can fight the virus’

In the Free State, the Dihlabeng Mayor urges his constituency to self-isolate, and healthcare workers plead with patients to follow instructions about Covid-19 prevention.

[Op-Ed]Sexual and reproductive health and rights are an important component of human rights

As South Africa joins the global community in fighting a pandemic, this presents an opportune moment to also reflect holistically on our health system, especially health services for womxn. As today marks World Health Day, it’s also important to remind ourselves of the importance of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for our overall health and well-being. By Angelica Pino, Programmes Director, Sonke Gender Justice.

#WorldHealthDay: Three lessons Covid-19 teaches us about South Africa’s healthcare system

The way the country has tried to flatten the curve shows how public health is a group assignment — and that many actors are needed to efficiently address long-standing healthcare issues.

Mothers speak out on infant loss: ‘To this day, I don’t know why my baby died’

It’s every pregnant woman’s dream to go home with a healthy baby, but what happens to her psychological wellbeing when her baby dies — either at birth or days after? Hospital-run support groups may help the grieving process, reports OurHealth journalist Marcia Zali.

No social distancing during grant collection puts lives at risk

There were scenes of chaos in Limpopo in the past three days when people forced entry to pay points to collect their grants.

CoronavirusSA: ‘We have never seen such a disease’

Some pensioners say they are complying with lockdown regulations because they know nothing about the coronavirus but would rather do what they are told.

CoronavirusSA: More mobile testing units launched to flatten the curve

A new fleet of mobile sampling testing units are to be rolled out across South Africa this week in hopes that increased testing will curb the spread of the coronavirus disease COVID-19.

Gauteng health launches recruitment drive to fight Covid-19

In an attempt to contain and mitigate against the global pandemic Covid-19, the Gauteng Health Department is calling on qualified professionals to apply for roles on its online portal.

#LockdownSA: Transport woes for elderly social grant collectors

The elderly, and those living with disabilities, in the North West struggled to get transport to their grant payment points on the fourth day of the national lockdown.

Transgender healthcare ‘is a matter of human dignity’

The current state sexual and reproductive rights for transgender people is complicated — with ground-breaking legislation on one hand, but poor communication about what is offered by healthcare facilities and practical barriers to access care on the other.

Government intensified Covid-19 testing

The South African government is intensifying efforts to test the public for the COVID-19 virus, as the confirmed number of infections increases to 1 326, and results in three deaths.

Social grant beneficiaries to get paid

As South Africa continues to take precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, government says it will ensure that those who receive social grants are protected against the spread of the virus as they access their South African Social Security (SASSA) payments

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