Tembisa hospital open to the public, cause of fire under investigation
Some of the contingency measures in place include the diversion of ambulance services, only walk-in emergencies will be attended to.
Marcia Moyana
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Tembisa Hospital closed to new patients following emergency unit fire
Members of the public who are concerned about their loved ones are advised to call 011 923 2000 for updates.
How climate change might drive the next pandemic
The world has barely recovered from the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Now scientists are warning that the next pandemic will be offset by climate change. And policymakers must take decisive action to protect the most vulnerable communities. Over…
Hot weather can cause health problems, people working in the sun are most at riskÂ
It is almost eight o’clock on a warm but chilly November Friday morning, Joyce Mathe from Thembisa in Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg is hard at work collecting waste outside of people’s yards for her recycling business. The cool weather is…
Breast milk reserves in danger of running out
The South African Breastmilk Reserve is calling for breastmilk donations to replenish its depleting stock.
Tackling abortion stigma in Tembisa
Activists say the stigma women face when seeking abortion services at public facilities increases the demand for unsafe abortions.
Bosses urged to support breastfeeding at work
Many breastfeeding moms stop breastfeeding their babies when they go back to work because their workplace environments aren't conducive to expressing milk.
From the farm to the table
An organic farmer has started a farming movement in Soweto townships that support 5 000 children from 12 schools, 80 pensioners and other people from the community.
New TB drug reduces treatment time
A major shot in the arm is set to boost South Africa's fight against tuberculosis.
Tembisa hospice faces shutdown
Arebaokeng hospice in Tembisa has been providing palliative care for the terminally ill and their families for almost 20 years after founder, executive director and registered nurse (RN) Florah Modiba saw the need in her community.
Health screening hotspot identified
John Phati (42) from Tembisa gets tested for HIV at least twice a year because he doesn’t like using condoms even though he has multiple sexual partners.
Lupus patients unable to get medicine
South Africans who suffer from the lupus are not able to get access to the only medicine developed to treat the auto-immune disease because it has not yet been registered here.