Investigation into the death of two toddlers in Limpopo
A batch of an antibiotic has been recalled in a hospital after the tragic death of children in the facility.
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
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Protesting learners close roads to Elim Hospital
Visually-impaired learners barricaded roads with burning tyres in protest over poor sanitation and infrastructure resulting in the disruption of access to health services.
Could eating insects make for a healthier diet?
More of a novelty than a star ingredient, insects are in fact nutrient-rich. Yet it has fallen off many a menu, despite its health benefits.
Sugar, alcohol, tobacco fuels oral health crisis
Oral diseases affect 3.5-billion people, yet oral health has been largely ignored by the global health community, according to a new study.
Doctor sounds health warning bell for villagers
Many villagers in rural Vhembe binge on cheap traditional beer, don’t have access to nutritious meals and don’t exercise – a triple combination that can prove lethal.
Limpopo-based NGO creates affordable, washable sanitary towels
Despite sanitary pads being exempt from value-added tax, they remain unaffordable. This reusable and washable sanitary towel aims to change that.
Limpopo hospitals to serve healthier menu to curb obesity
An unhealthy diet contributes to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Could a refreshed menu in the province's health facilities change this?
Rural man’s innovation translates sign language into audio
Born to deaf parents, a Limpopo man has created a communication tool to improve the lives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Claims against Limpopo health department spike
Medical negligence claims brought against the health department increased from 179 to a staggering 813 in two years. Health-e chats to two women considering legal action.
Officials vow to keep an eye on initiates
Limpopo health officials will be monitoring initiation schools to ensure that there is complete compliance as the winter initiation school season begins.
Community heroes help stamp out stunting
Community Health Workers trained to help stamp out stunting in rural areas in a campaign that seeks to galvanise South Africa towards achieving zero stunting by 2030.
Tshilidzini Hospital should be an example to others
With a tight deadline of 100 days, the new management team at Tshilidzini Hospital have started to turn the tide from barely working to functional.