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World Toilet Day: Limpopo pit toilets a ‘ticking time bomb’
As the world commemorates World Toilet Day today, the National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) in Limpopo said it’s concerned about the continued use of pit toilets in the province. NASGB Limpopo secretary, Prince Prince Phandavhudzi, said they believe…
HIV testing: Infidelity standing in the way of young men
HIV testing is a critical tool in fighting the virus in a country that has the highest rate of HIV prevalence in the world. Yet, young men are reluctant to test due to having multiple sexual partners and the fear…
Health-e News reporter recognised at journalism awards
Health-e News is proud to announce that our Lilita Gcwabe is a runner-up in the Gauteng Regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year for her story ‘Fighting for a breath of fresh, clean air Mpumalanga Highveld communities take on government’ –…
‘Differently-abled people deserve good lives,’ says activist
An activist, who has first-hand experience, believes differently-abled people should get to enjoy life like ‘normal people’ as the country continues to mark Disability Rights Awareness month. Khuselwa Mkhosana, 32, is an activist for what she terms “uniquely-abled” people. She…
COVID-19 pandemic: Single mothers bear the biggest brunt
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a crippling effect on all women globally across every sphere; from health to the economy, security to social protection, and escalated poverty levels. However, few will argue that if it’s been tough for anybody, single…
Vax Champs fight hesitancy
The vax champs campaign will counter false information about COVID-19 spread on social media. The health department said that widespread misinformation discourages South Africans from vaccinating. Campaign coordinator Pauline Maketa believes that speaking to ‘vax champs’ would encourage those who…
Don’t hide children with hearing impairments
A teacher with extensive experience educating children with hearing impairments has urged parents to seek professional help for their kids sooner rather than later. Maria Nemakonde has taught at the Tshilidzini School for Special Education, just outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo,…
Most South Africans do not know they have diabetes
Around 50 percent of South Africans living with diabetes are unaware they have the disease, and the public health system cannot afford to treat them. Today is World Diabetes Day. The Inaugural Diabetes Summit heard that South Africa should focus…
SA may need to revisit vaccination targets
South Africa may have to revise its target of vaccinating 70 percent of the population by the end of the year, said Deputy President David Mabuza during the launch of the Vooma vaccination weekend in the Eastern Cape. Speaking at…
Government preparing for 4th wave
National government is working closely with the provinces to ensure the country is prepared for the expected fourth wave of COVID-19. Briefing media on Friday, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said priority is being given to ensuring there is adequate oxygen…
Living with disabilities: Human rights pushed under COVID-19 radar
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has revealed an ugly truth. People living with various disabilities are being denied basic human rights like healthcare, communication, education, safety and employment to name a few. These findings have come to light as the country…
Climate agreement means little to Zamdela residents
Environmental Minister Barbara Creecy welcomed the news that South Africa had secured funding to phase out its coal power. But, warned the transition would have to tackle poverty, unemployment and inequality, issues Zamdela residents know all too well. The country…
MSF urges vaccine giants to share technology with Africa
An international organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has called on COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing giants to share their technology with African countries. The lack of vaccine production capacity in African countries has exposed the continent’s vulnerability and has slowed the vaccine…
COVID-19 vaccine: ‘Men are not health-seeking species’
Dispelling myths and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine among men remains a huge uphill task in South Africa. This is evident when looking at the vaccination statistics in which men make up less than 40% of fully vaccinated South Africans.…