Shots in the dark? Snapshots of Health-e investigation
From new measles cases to vaccine stock-outs, here is a snapshot of what a Health-e News Investigation found from Gauteng to Mpumalanga.
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Anti-“Sugar-daddy” campaign not supported by evidence
OPINION: “Sugar daddies destroy lives” say billboard adverts in Kwazulu-Natal in big bold black and red letters. The same message is echoed in radio adverts played across South Africa. Supported by the Minister of Health, it has become a large part of public health messaging to stigmatise age-discordant relationships because of the view that it is driving the country’s high HIV incidence.
Measles: A short history of a deadly disease
An old Arabic saying cautions, “Count your children after the measles has passed.”
Manifesto puts politicians on the spot
In the run-up to the election, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) launched a People’s Health Manifesto Friday asking politicians and parties to make their stances known on key health issues..
Document: People’s Health Manifesto
Ahead of South Africa's election, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has released its "People's Health Manifesto."
Guidelines: Expanded Program on Immunisation Vaccine Guidelines, Manual
Updated in 2010, these guidelines include South Africa's introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines.
Pregnant mom unable to donate kidney to son
One Klerksdorp mum should be celebrating the impending birth of her baby but her excitement is tempered with anxiety as she no longer qualifies as a kidney donor for her son.
Scientists, mystery woman unlock path to new HIV vaccine
Known only by a number – CAP256 – one South Africa woman may hold the key to an HIV vaccine.
Abandoned baby recovers in Kuruman Hospital
HIV, post-natal depression and unemployment are just some of the reasons why mums abandon babies. In Kuruman, Northern Cape, one baby narrowly escaped with her life after being left to die.
Free State university cancer survivor gives back
It was supposed to be a time of celebration but, for Cebile Zulu, passing matric coincided with devastating news.
The e-cigarette: Friend or foe?
Whether it is rising cigarette prices or tightening smoking regulations, more people are turning to electronic cigarettes to kick the habit but the debate about e-cigarettes' safety and efficacy rages.
Newsletter: South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) March 2014
The 16-page newsletter highlights policy moves aimed at addressing HIV among sex workers, the selection of a new Global Fund principle recipient and reflects on the death of soap actress Lesego Motsepe, who was reportedly no longer on HIV treatment at the time of her death.
Old Transkei is international cancer “hot spot”
The Eastern Cape’s former Transkei region has one of the world’s highest rates of oesophageal cancer, sharing the unenviable title of “oesophageal cancer hotspot” with regions in Iran and China.
New Health-e teen pregnancy documentary airs Thursday
Health-e’s latest documentary on teen pregnancy airs this Thursday at 9:30pm on SABC 1 explores the risks and challenges of being a teen mom.
Tshwane health workers protest, demand stipends
Dozens of Tshwane community health care workers recently marched in central Pretoria to demand the Gauteng Department of Health pay stipends that, for some, are almost five months overdue.