Health e News
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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.
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As the year nears its end and you wind down, here’s what made headlines in the world of health.
- ///Our Health
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.
- ///Our Health
Almost 775 vacant positions have been filled across the health care sector in Limpopo.
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.
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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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New report details how the country’s law reform and health systems impact children’s right to healthcare.
The latest turnaround time and sentencing of perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) is a positive indication that the criminal justice system is taking the matter seriously, but activists want government to show its commitment through funding.
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The Board of Health-e News regrets to announce that Sibongile Nkosi has resigned from her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Health-e News.
- ///Our Health
Cancer treatment is emotionally and physically sapping, but little thought is given to how it drains a patient’s medical aid or bank balance if they are accessing private health care.
- ///Our Health
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is difficult to cope with for many adults who find themselves with the disease, and the amount of time it takes to manage it is frustrating. The situation is worse when a child has it and the treatment available is not suited to their needs.
- ///Our Health
Gender-based violence (GBV) has been in the spotlight in South Africa recently with the many cases highlighting how unsafe the country is for women.