Health e News
As the dust settles on the recent elections, it is time for the new administration to confront a silent catastrophe that has plagued our nation for far too long – the malnutrition crisis.
New healthcare apps powered by AI are being launched across Africa, helping to provide fast, affordable, and user-friendly medical advice and lifesaving treatment to thousands of people who may otherwise have not had access to it.
Passing the Tobacco Control Bill would have substantial health benefits, reducing noncommunicable diseases and healthcare costs, and improving societal well-being.
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The Board of Healthcare Funders, which represents numerous medical aid schemes, argues the NHI Act is unconstitutional.
In 1994, when the African National Congress (ANC) came to power, it outlined in its election manifesto equitable access to healthcare, envisaged by an integrated, equitable and comprehensive health system. In 2011, the NHI journey started when the NHI Green Paper was published for public consultation. This was followed by NHI pilot projects in 2012 with a focus on health system strengthening initiatives. Ahead of the NHI Bill being signed into law, here’s a selection of NHI stories that Health-e News has reported on. If you want to do a deep dive, all NHI stories are available here:
Despite completing education and community service many doctors in the province are struggling to find work.
More than 600 people have died from cholera, and over 35,000 have been infected. To prevent people from continuously falling sick and to save lives, Zimbabwe has to invest in its water sanitation and hygiene.
Malaria elimination costs more than malaria control. In countries like South Africa, which is in the cusp of elimination, investment in malaria must be increased and sustained to prevent the re-establishment of malaria.
The emergence of self-care in public health is transforming the way individuals, particularly young people, manage their health.
Integrating social media into sexuality education programmes has the potential to lead to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes among learners.
Insufficient water tankers and a lack of sustainable solutions exacerbate the “pink eye” outbreak in KZN.
Air pollution particularly affects children. About 56% of global air pollution-linked infant deaths occur in Africa.