Today marks first ever World Lymphoma Day
Today marks World Lymphoma Day and it is for the first time that it will be a globally-branded event launched by Campaign for Cancer
Thabo Molelekwa
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Financial problems hits Gauteng Health Department
Telephone lines to the Gauteng Health Department’s Head Office have been cut because Telkom has not been paid.
‘Refurbished’ Jeppe Clinic is still closed
Jeppe Clinic – the government health facility shut down by the Gauteng Department of Health over Easter due to shoddy conditions – will not be re-opening next month as was promised.
Gang-raped teen’s fight for justice
A 15 year-old girl who was gang-raped and injured so badly that she has to undergo a hysterectomy now lives in constant fear.
The maddening state of Gauteng’s psychiatric facilities
A massive shortages of hospital beds for psychiatric patients in Gauteng is compromising patient care.
Ekurhuleni shelter offers safe haven for domestic abuse victims
Many battered women who feel they cannot leave their situations – either because they have nowhere to go or they fear for their lives – can access help.
Childhood cancer not a priority
As South Africa is celebrating women’s month, Reach For a Dream organisation is celebrating women who are making difference in South African medicine and making a difference in the lives of children with cancer.
Police unveil plans to protect women
Days after a deputy minister bashed a woman in a club, Police Minister Fikile Mbalula issued a six-point plan to fight sexual and domestic violence.
R500 million irregular security contracts extended at Gauteng hospitals
Security contracts for Gauteng hospitals costing more than R500-million have been extended for almost a year despite the fact that they were irregularly awarded.
Calls to boycott SAB’s beer for Africa campaign
The South African Breweries together with Stop Hunger Now SA has launched a Beer for Africa eight pack in order to feed hungry students across the continent.
Union suspends lab strike while negotiations continue
On day five of their strike against the National Health Laboratory Service, Nehawu (National Health, Education and Allied Workers Union) decided to suspend their action.
Lab service workers strike enters day 5
Laboratories at public health facilities around the country remain closed as a national strike, which began last Wednesday, continues.