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Deaths rates declined due to HIV success – report

Death rates have declined, largely due to successes in HIV, but a lot more needs to be done to defeat its “terrible twin”, tuberculosis (TB).

Port St Johns police use women’s month for safety campaigns

EASTERN CAPE – South African Police Services in the Port Saint Johns cluster have been campaigning and hosting programmes across the cluster to raise awareness on woman and child safety throughout this month.

Resident’s dump site outcry falls on deaf ears

Eastern Cape – Dlibona residents are devastated by repeated empty promises by the local government to address an illegal dump site in their area.

Traditional councils should help victims to report abuse

For Thuthuzela Care Centres operating in rural areas such as Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, rape cases that go unreported and are discussed only by traditional councils remain the biggest challenge for the centres.

Diabetes – the silent killer

Goodman Gwala had dreams of playing professional football but now he struggles to walk after his left toes were amputated. The cause? Diabetes.

Abortion: Health workers undermining women’s rights

The refusal of large numbers of healthworkers to perform abortions is driving women to seek unsafe backstreet procedures. Professor EDDIE MHLANGA calls on medical schools to address students’ bias against abortion and teach them how to remedy botched procedures

Sugary drinks tax on track

The proposed tax on sugary drinks is likely to go ahead later this year, following negotiations between government, labour and industry at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac).

Elim Hospital doctor arrested for dealing in illegal drugs

LIMPOPO – A 35-year-old doctor based at Elim Hospital is set to appear on court on August 1 when he will face charges of drug dealing after he was arrested during a tactical sting operation by police.

Family chains mentally ill man for ‘safety’

EASTERN CAPE – A physically disabled and mentally challenged 27-year-old man, who has been mistreated by his community, has been imprisoned in his own home for his own safety. But authorities have undertaken to step in and help the embattled family and see what needs to be done.
Covid19: Healthcare workers under stress

Cancer and HIV fields collaborate for a cure

Revolutions in cancer treatment are being tested in HIV in the hopes it will bring the world closer to a cure.

New cheaper, better ARV’s for SA by April

The much anticipated antiretroviral (ARV) dolutegravir will be introduced as the first-line treatment for HIV in South Africa as early as April next year, Deputy Director General for the Department of Health Dr Yogan Pillay told Health-e News from the 9th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science taking place in Paris this week.

Smoking weed every day protects the liver of HIV patients

Research presented this week at the 9th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science taking place in Paris this week suggests daily cannabis use could have a protective benefit on the liver of patients co-infected with hepatitis C and HIV.

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