In 2022, there was a resurgence of influenza activity, following the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) is unable to say what the flu trend will look like this winter. However, a prevalence in cases is…
Poor air quality is linked to impaired visual cognition in infants during the first two years of life. This is according to a study by the University of East Anglia (UAE) in the United Kingdom (UK). The study revealed that…
Kopano Klaas, Project Coordinator from Stop Stockouts Project (SSP) says that the North West province is currently experiencing a stockout of tuberculosis (TB) medication. Primary healthcare facilities have mostly reported a stockout of Isoniazid and Isoniazid 300 mg. “The hospitals…
Autism South Africa (A;SA) says that there are massive service delivery gaps in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The limited data collection on the prevalence of autism in the country and research on it is…
Experts have warned that the lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and overstimulation from technology is contributing to a poorer state of health and an increase in chronic diseases. This warning was given by panellists at the Momentum Multiply Roundtable, who…
