Most of the country’s attention is focussed on condom use to prevent HIV, but other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a serious problem — and can exacerbate risk of HIV infection.
In a society that believes tight vaginas increase sexual pleasure, especially for men, uncertified products and home remedies are gaining popularity amongst women online and in real life.
The Department of Health is facing claims amounting to over R20 billion. But with fraudulent claims, it is patients who are paying the ultimate price when much-needed funds are diverted to these bogus allegations.
The province’s health system has been reported to be one of the worst in the country and residents live in hope that it will change with the National Health Insurance.
Men, in general, can be reluctant in accessing health care because of the cultural belief that being touched by female health care workers is a sign of weakness. This can change with dedicated men’s centres.
The water-scarce condition in the Eastern Cape isn’t only a threat to farmers, but to the country’s food security too.
The community protested, activists threatened legal action and a settlement was reached. Seven years later, the newly built permanent Village Clinic is opened.
“The health of the land is linked to people’s health and future.” This is Khaya Mposula’s ethos, an organic farmer in the Eastern Cape.
The addition of emergency vehicles to the Eastern Cape fleet is welcomed but a trade union says more staff is also needed.
Members of the country’s biggest medical aid scheme — government employees — are concerned about the implementation of universal healthcare.
This Eastern Cape father uses karate and gardening to keep young and elderly members of his community healthy and active.
Young people are excluded from the world’s second-largest conference, say activists.