Stroke among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles
The concerning trends of stroke among young adults are likely due to the increasing prevalence of modifiable risk factors.
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Preventable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea driving SA’s rising child mortality rate
Immunisation rates have remained below their pre-COVID-19 levels in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northern and Western Cape.
The rise of antimicrobial resistance is a threat to public health as infections get harder to treat
Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a bigger killer in Africa than malaria, HIV or tuberculosis.
Govt action plan for foodborne illnesses
Since September, there’s been 890 reported cases of food-borne illnesses across all provinces. In the same period, 22 children lost their lives, allegedly due to food poisoning. Food-borne illnesses have since been declared a national disaster, with a government interdisciplinary…
MSF condemns Novo Nordisk double standard in diabetes care
The decision by Novo Nordisk to discontinue the insulin pens will force patients to revert to syringes, complicating diabetes care for millions of people.
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba faces HPCSA charges for 2022 viral rant
Following complaints from advocacy groups, the HPCSA initially issued Ramathuba a caution for unprofessional behaviour.
MTBPS: South Africa’s tighter budget demands stricter healthcare priorities
South Africa’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement has left the healthcare sector facing tight financial constraints, as tax revenue projections fall and no additional funding is allocated.
Stories From The Ground: Teen mum juggling school and a baby set to write matric finals
Despite the challenges, Karabo returned to school with the support of her family and friends. She returned to school shortly after giving birth.
Teen Pregnancy Event Highlights Gaps in Sexual Health Services for Youth
The rise in teenage pregnancies in South Africa underscores the challenges faced by adolescent mothers and the gaps in sexual and reproductive health services.
Stories from the ground: A mother’s journey towards beating breast cancer
Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka, a 41-year-old breast cancer survivor, shares her journey of battling and defeating aggressive breast cancer.
Old Age Home Hell Hole To Be Shut Down
The facility had been operating illegally for years, with its registration denied due to non-compliance.
Conditions at Limpopo old age home highlight plight of the elderly
Communities need to report these issues and support the systems that exist for older persons.
TB in South Africa: delays in seeking care and the role of traditional healers
Traditional healers are trusted healthcare providers in many communities, and recent efforts have focused on integrating them into formal healthcare systems.
Stories from the ground: EC nurse fears for her life as clinics come under siege from criminals
The thugs would run to the clinic which is the only healthcare facility in this area and force the nurses to take care of their gunshot wounds.
The Presidential Health Compact will be ‘meaningless’ without buy-in from all of society
The health compact is intended to unite various sectors of society in addressing South Africa's health challenges, but the lack of consensus highlights the ongoing divisions over the best approach to achieving universal health coverage.