Covid-19 pandemic extends a Limpopo woman’s already long wait for a lung transplant
A woman needing an urgent lung transplant has been waiting for months as the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts critical surgery.
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
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Childhood vaccines shortage reported at South African clinics
A Limpopo mother whose 13 week old baby has missed an essential vaccines due to a shortage is worried her child could be exposed to diseases like polio.
#CoronavirusSA: Back to level 3 restrictions for South Africans as Covid-19 persists
A stricter curfew and tighter restrictions on alcohol sales are in the offing as South Africa enters level 3 lockdown
President Ramaphosa hopeful of Covid-19 vaccine in early 2021
South Africa is set to receive initial Covid-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility to cover 10% of its population in the early part of 2021, says Ramaphosa.
Department blames stalled merger for pit toilets in Limpopo primary school
Learners at a primary school in Vhembe, Limpopo are still using pit toilets. The department of education blames a failed plan to merge schools.
Service delivery promises: Blind learners at Rivoni School have heard it all before
On Human Rights Day a school in Limpopo has nothing to celebrate as governing body representatives castigate government for a litany of broken promises.
African diversity is a strength in fighting pandemics
UNAIDS Interim Regional Support Director, Aeneas Chuma has called on African countries to utilize the strength of diversity in the fight against Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS. Speaking to Health-e News in Johannesburg Chuma said the state also has a major role to play.
#WorldAIDSDay2020 : This HIV-Positive woman is leading a healthy lifestyle
While there is some evidence that people who are living with HIV and other chronic illnesses may have an increased risk of experiencing severe symptoms and death from Covid-19 - this young Limpopo woman who was born with HIV says she is doing everything in her power to ensure that she takes her medication daily.
Men in rural Limpopo step up for the global #16Days of Activism campaign
As part of the global #16 Days campaign, a group of men in rural Limpopo came together to discuss gender-based violence. They learned anger-management techniques and how to hold each other accountable.
Reporting medical negligence – a practical guide
When covering stories about medical malpractice journalists need to be mindful of the tone they use and the words they choose to ensure ethical reporting.
This new technology can help South African schools still struggling with pit latrines
The Amalooloo Waterless Sanitation System brings safe and sustainable sanitation to learners around the country. The technology offers a solution to areas and schools that do not have access to water.
World Toilet Day: Nothing to celebrate for this Limpopo school, without toilets and water
19 November marks World Toilet Day, highlighting the importance of safe sanitation. Yet, some rural schools still have to contend with dangerous pit toilets.