SAHRC finds rotting food in Limpopo hospital
Limpopo’s health care facilities face the scrutiny of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) – and falls short.
Mogale Mojela
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Improve sexual health services, urges TAC
The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) says the scarcity of abortion services in public healthcare institutions violates Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
‘Parents live in fear of drug-addicted children’
William Sehata managed to turn his life around after abusing drugs and alcohol from a young age. Today, he helps children and parents who are going through the same problem.
Patients brave the cold to get on Phelophepa
Despite being in the midst of winter, desperate patients in Tzaneen have resorted to sleeping at the station so they can see professionals on the Phelophepa Healthcare Train.
Medication deficit hits Limpopo
There is a shortfall of ferrous sulphate in public hospitals in Limpopo. It is used as a pre-labour treatment measure so that haemorrhaging (excessive bleeding) isn’t as fatal to women during childbirth.
Health MEC blames treasury for Limpopo staff shortage
Limpopo’s MEC for Health has called the shortage of hospital personnel a crisis. Kgapane Hospital sometimes gets midwives from nearby clinics to fill in those gaps.
Country’s worst clinic set to get a facelift
South Africa’s ‘worst clinic’ which has never undergone renovations its 25-year existence is set to go through refurbishment.
Suppliers blamed for drug shortages
Limpopo health facilities are experiencing a shortage of drugs for patients with arthritis - but the province’s Department of Health says its suppliers are at fault.
Activists demand abortion services in clinics
Meanwhile, Limpopo health department says it doesn't have the resources to upgrade its facilities because termination ‘not an everyday thing’.
Limpopo officials sound malaria warning
Dozens of cases of malaria have been reported in Limpopo after heavy rains and the Malaria Institute has urged communities to adhere to malaria prevention measures even after their households were fumigated.
Thousands mosquito nets distributed in Malaria fight
LIMPOPO - Hlokomela Organisation will be distributing 70 000 mosquito nets as part of their community outreach Stop Malaria campaign in mid-February.
Special needs girls get free sanitary pads
Girls from poor families in the Tzaneen area have received donations of sanitary towels and will now be able to go to school when they have their periods.