Distance not the only barrier between disabled and care
Ramps, floor lighting and sign language interpreters are just a few of the simple things disabled people say they need to access health care but few health facilities are well-equipped.
Lungile Thamela
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Braamfischerville elderly plead for mobile clinic
About 46 000 people may call Soweto’s Braamfischerville community home but the area still lacks a health facility, leading residents to ask for mobile clinics.
Drug abuse fuelling gender-based violence in Soweto
Dobsonville youth recently marched against the drug abuse that social workers say is fuelling gender-based violence (GBV) in the Soweto neighbourhood.
Dobsonville baby’s death reveals faults in system
The Gauteng Department of Health has promised to fix electrical wiring at Dobsonville’s Itireleng Community Health Centre by the end of this week following a public outcry over a baby’s death, but the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) says there are larger issues.
Unpaid Soweto health workers speak out
Health-e speaks to several of health workers who have gone months without payment by the Gauteng Department of Health.
The secrets to aging gracefully
OurHealth spoke to three senior citizens from Mofolo North, Soweto to get their tips for staying healthy in their twilight years.
Community health workers strike for better working conditions
Lack of payment recently prompted Gauteng community health workers to protest, marking at least the second such action in three years.
New NHLS system causes delays in HIV, TB and cervical cancer tests
Patients in some parts of Johannesburg have had to wait up to a month for vital tests results as the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) swtiched to a new system, according to Soweto patients.
Around 700 people to one toilet in Zamimpilo
In Zamimpilo between six and seven thousands residents share ten toilets, says a community leader, and this is causing serious health problems.
Two-year waiting list for operations
People needing operations are being turned away on their operation dates due to the long waiting list for operations performed at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto.
Tough living for the people of Zuzokuhle informal settlement
Residents of Zuzokuhle, informal settlement in Howick, face tough challenges every day with no electricity and poor access to toilets and water and long distances to a clinic.
HIV awareness for Youth Day
The Zola Community combined soccer and HIV testing as it celebrated Youth Day on June 16.