So hard to build, so easy to destroy
OPINION: Health MEC Peggy Nkonyeni's attempts to portray Dr Mark Blaylock as a racist threaten to undermine a well-functioning hospital and also undermine the ANC's principle of non-racialism.
Kerry Cullinan
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MEC has violated the law and Constitution, claim medical bodies
Health MEC Peggy Nkonyeni has violated public service regulations as well as the Constitution in her attack on Dr Mark Blaylock, claim the SA Medical Association and the AIDS Law Project
Male circumcision and reducing multiple partners the way to go
Top researchers have called for male circumcision and the reduction of multiple sexual partnerships to become the cornerstone of HIV prevention in Africa if a significant impact is to be made on the HIV epidemic.
MEC appoints task team to investigate ‘€˜racism’€™ at Manguzi
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC has lifted the suspension of Dr Mark Blaylock, but is now investigating a number of more serious allegations against him including racism and assault.
Suspension of ‘dustbin doctor’ will cost lives
Two organisations representing over 12 000 healthworkers have called for the immediate reinstatement of the doctor who threw a picture of KZN Health MEC in the bin.
Call for MEC to reinstate ‘dustbin doctor’
The Rural Doctors Association of SA and SA HIV Clinicians' Society have asked that Dr Mark Blaylock, who threw a picture of the KZN MEC in the bin, is immediately reinstated
Doctor suspended for putting MEC’€™s photo in dustbin
Manguzi doctor apologises for 'inappropriate action' but faces no pay for a month
‘€˜Unsubstantiated’€™ uBhejane advert must be withdrawn
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against an uBhejane advertisement that claims the concoction can make viral load 'disappear'.
Home Affairs standing in the way of kids getting grants
Children who need social grants the most are battling to get the right documents from Home Affairs
Climate change threatens health
World Health Day (April 7) focuses on health threats posed by global warming.
South Africa has worst TB prevalence in the world – report
South Africa has by far the worst TB prevalence rate in the world, with almost 1000 South Africans out of every 100 000 living with the disease in 2006.
Over 40 000 deaths could be prevented by better health services
Gaps in healthcare system causes unnecessary deaths of mothers and babies, according to the report "Every death counts".