Yoliswa Sobuwa

Determinants Of Health, News

Budget Cuts Force Closure of Shelters for Abused Women in Gauteng

On April 23, a 23-year-old pregnant woman, days away from her due date, was forced to leave a shelter provided by People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) as the organisation shut its doors due to budget cuts. This closure is a…

Yoliswa Sobuwa
June 5, 2024

Health Systems, News

Gauteng: 38,000 on Surgery Waiting List

In March, the Gauteng Department of Health triumphantly declared it had cleared a surgical backlog of 37 000 cases. Last week, Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko admitted there remains a waiting list of 38 000 surgeries, in response to legislature…

Yoliswa Sobuwa
June 3, 2024

Health Systems, News

NW mother becomes the first patient to undergo a heart operation in a township hospital

The six-hour surgery, conducted on a Friday, was a success, with Vanstawel recovering well. This operation marks the first heart surgery at a public hospital in the North West province.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 29, 2024

Health, News

South Africa records a second case of mpox

South African health authorities are conducting contact tracing and case finding.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 27, 2024

Health, News

South Africa could face a critical diabetes drug stock-out

Man preparing insulin diabetic syringe for injection

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns that transitioning to vials at short notice could lead to serious health complications.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 27, 2024

Health, News

Pandemic agreement will do little to prevent COVID era health inequities

The South African Police Service is being vaccinated as of early July 2021

The agreement aims to enhance global health governance. But its effectiveness in ensuring health equity remains uncertain.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 24, 2024

Health, News

South Africa bullied by Big Pharma in COVID-19 vaccines contract negotiations

NW health officials suspended after turning black community members away at vaccination sites.

The Health Justice Initiative has revealed how South Africa was coerced by pharmaceutical companies into paying exorbitant prices for COVID-19 vaccines.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 23, 2024

Health Systems, News

Unemployed doctors in Mpumalanga sitting at home while ‘there are clinics without doctors’

Protestors lying on sidewalk holding placards

In Mpumalanga nearly 80 junior doctors remain unemployed despite completing their obligated community service in December.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 21, 2024

Determinants Of Health, Features, News

Living in the shadow of hope: the story of Ramaphosa Informal Settlements

Informal dwellings have increased as people flock to urban centres in search of more opportunities as well as better infrastructure and health care. There are over 3 200 informal settlements around the country.

Yoliswa Sobuwa, Yoliswa Sobuwa and Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 17, 2024

Health Policy, News

NHI: Healthcare is not going to change overnight

a man standing on podium speaking into microphone

Introduction of the NHI will be gradual. There're won't be immediate changes for those with medical aid or those relying on public health services.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 16, 2024

Health Policy, News

Mixed reactions as President sets to sign the NHI Bill into law

The NHI bill aims to establish a fund to purchase health services from both public and private providers.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 14, 2024

Health, News

Department calls for vigilance after a positive case of mpox in Gauteng

Mpox presents with an acute illness characterised by fever and general flu-like symptoms. This is followed by the eruption of a blister-like rash on the skin.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 14, 2024

Health Systems, News

10 years later Bheki Mlangeni Hospital is in dire need of ‘competent and honest management’

Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Soweto was built in 2014, but it has already earned the nickname 'Avbob'.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 8, 2024

Determinants Of Health, News

Gauteng NPOs face closure due to budget cuts

Budgets cuts by the Gauteng Department of Social Development has resulted in reduced funding for NPOs.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 7, 2024

Health Systems, News

A ‘province in shambles’ – Gauteng health workers talk about the state of public health facilities

Accounts from health workers at various facilities in Gauteng paint a vivid picture of the challenges they face daily, from medicine shortages to broken equipment and infrastructure failures.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
May 2, 2024

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