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Claims of xenophobia at Limpopo hospital

Mother of twins alleges discrimination on the basis of nationality by Letaba Hospital staff, which resulted in her going into labour on hospital floor.

SAHR 2019: The relationship between South Africa’s youth and healthcare

Young people make up about a third of the country’s population, but healthcare services are not designed for their needs.

DENOSA Limpopo threatens to remove nurses in hospitals

Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa in the province threatens to remove staff who are part of the union from health facilities if safety and security don’t improve.
Malaria vaccine closer

Heavy rains in Limpopo means increased malaria infections

Residents in Limpopo are urged to use preventative methods to curb malaria infections.

After school is after school: Young adults living with disabilities find hope in local NGO

With only two schools for children with special needs in Tembisa, where do these learners go when they turn 18?

Tzaneen gets its first Down syndrome centre

After struggling to find help for his brother living with the condition, a Limpopo man has decided to do something about it by establishing his own centre.

Pleasure, politics and the punani: You don’t need a tight vagina to enjoy sex

In a society that believes tight vaginas increase sexual pleasure, especially for men, uncertified products and home remedies are gaining popularity amongst women online and in real life.

The biggest health stories of 2019

As the year nears its end and you wind down, here’s what made headlines in the world of health.

The high cost of medico-legal claims

The Department of Health is facing claims amounting to over R20 billion. But with fraudulent claims, it is patients who are paying the ultimate price when much-needed funds are diverted to these bogus allegations.

Lephepane Clinic gets an operational manager after five years

Almost 775 vacant positions have been filled across the health care sector in Limpopo.

Unions demand absorption of community service workers

While health facilities say there are staff shortages, many qualified nurses and community service workers remain unemployed. Unions say these professionals should be absorbed into the department.

The festive season is upon us… but so is diabetes

The festive season is a time of decadent food, drink and all things merry, but do you know the long-term effects of the foods you consume during this time?

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