Unlike women, men don’t have nearly as many choices when it comes to contraception. Condoms aside, a vasectomy is the only other option that guarantees healthy contraception for men – a procedure that is picking up in popularity. Dr Leslie…
While the rest of the world struggles to contain the spread of the Omicron variant – back home – the dreaded fourth wave came and went and South Africans could breathe a little easier. Lockdown restrictions were eased indicating a…
The Department of Health, in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation, convened a multi-stakeholder forum yesterday as South Africa prepares to lead Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing drive through its mRNA technology transfer hub. These exciting developments come at…
Vaccine mandates create situations that compel people to get vaccinated by limiting their access to particular services or activities, but still leave individuals with the choice to get vaccinated or not. COVID-19 vaccine mandates should be considered important and effective…
The Human Rights Watch Organization (HRW) revealed that shelters differ in whom they accept as residents, meaning many groups, like members of the LGBTQIA+ community, are excluded from having a roof over their heads. Groups like undocumented migrants, members of…
In 2020, the National Shelter Movement (NSM) reported that shelters put in place to protect women and children who have survived GBV are functioning at a limited capacity due to the delayed payments of funds from the Department of Social…
The South African Health Regulatory Products Authority (SAHPRA) on Monday confirmed that Pfizer has applied to have its coronavirus vaccine used as a booster in the country. In a statement released Monday afternoon, SAPHRA said it would now assess the…
An activist, who has first-hand experience, believes differently-abled people should get to enjoy life like ‘normal people’ as the country continues to mark Disability Rights Awareness month. Khuselwa Mkhosana, 32, is an activist for what she terms “uniquely-abled” people. She…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the mental health of South Africans, with many suffering from the aftermath of trauma. Aphiwe Gwala from KwaZulu Natal still experiences feelings of grief and loss after losing her grandmother…
Vaccine hesitancy in South Africa can no longer be defined as an unwillingness to vaccinate. According to experts socio-economic factors and limited access to vaccination sites are among the reasons why the country is in danger of failing to meet…
As this Mental Health Awareness month draws to a close, university students speak to Health-e News about exam anxiety, financial stress and how the uncertainty brought about COVID-19 has impacted them. “Although the exam season has always been stressful, the…
People living with Down Syndrome deserve to have access to employment so that they can lead independent lives. October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. Ancella Ramjas, National Executive Director of Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA), said people living with…
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