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Men, in general, can be reluctant in accessing health care because of the cultural belief that being touched by female health care workers is a sign of weakness. This can change with dedicated men’s centres.
The continuous inadequate delivery of health services is a cause of concern for many residents as polarising views on the NHI surface.
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Every South African has been affected by diabetes — whether directly or indirectly. For those who have experienced or witnessed the complications of this deadly disease, it can be devastating and disruptive for families and communities, health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize* writes.
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With sporadic and violent xenophobic attacks in South Africa making global and local headlines, the medical industry is also experiencing this worrying phenomenon.
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A pensioner in the North West created his vegetable 20 years ago. Since then, it has gone a long way to feed his family, he says.
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OurHealth journalist, Marcia Zali finds out about the experiences women and mothers are having using a messaging service.
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After receiving queries from Health-e, Limpopo MEC confirms that a 10-year-old girl has been raped on two different occasions, however, the centre denies it took place at their premises.
Everyday activities such as walking in the street, going to gym, or using public transport can be a fraught exercise for women with the rise in gender-based violence (GBV).
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While the almost 70% price reduction in important tuberculosis prevention drug Rifapentine for 100 countries with significant TB epidemics is a breakthrough, the high cost of newer drugs remains a barrier.
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“Lupus mimics other diseases in your body and the community still doesn’t understand what it is,” says Daniella Djan who is living with the condition.
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The National Educators and Health Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) isn’t happy with the manner in which the case of a nurse who was allegedly assaulted by a nursing manager, was handled.
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The price reduction has been extended to the public sectors of 100 low and middle-income countries with high TB burdens, including South Africa.