In what has been labelled a ‘disaster’, a director of an NGO in the Free State is fuming following the release of HIV and pregnancy statistics which reveals a shocking new trend in the number of HIV infections and pregnancies among adolescent girls.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the rising prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have exposed the underlying weaknesses in public healthcare systems, which could threaten the gains made against diseases such as HIV, malaria and tuberculosis in poorer countries, according to a new report by the NCD Alliance.
Discovery’s decision to implement mandatory vaccination at its workplaces from early next year has irked Cosatu, South Africa’s largest trade union, forcing them to weigh in on the controversial matter.
The Free State Department of Health, headed by MEC Montsheng Tsiu, will extend its vaccination drive to taxi ranks and shopping malls with the hope of reigniting the initial COVID-19 vaccination buzz which has died down in recent weeks.
A Limpopo dentist is offering free oral health screening services as the country marks National Oral Health Awareness Month this September – and has urged people to stay away from fizzy, sugary drinks which are the main tooth decay culprits.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an extreme impact on South African children’s lives in ways that will be felt for years to come, say health experts.
Leading by example, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs rugby team recently got vaccinated against COVID-19 and is now encouraging their supporters to do the same so that they can attend games at stadiums again.
People living with HIV should not be afraid of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and should rather discuss any concerns they may have with a medical practitioner, instead of relying on fake news.
The Ladybrand Primary School in the Free State is causing the province’s department of education major concern after 87 learners tested positive for COVID-19 this week. This latest outbreak comes days after Grey College Secondary reopened their doors after experiencing a spike early August.
As the debate about mandatory vaccination in South Africa rages on, Health-e News asks the question: Are we going to see policies dictating compulsory jabs?
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely exacerbated child hunger and malnutrition, with millions of South African households reportedly running out of money to buy food during the hard lockdown last year.
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has extended the contracts of temporary staff to boost the province’s response to the current third wave of the COIVD-19 pandemic and to also bulk up for the potential fourth wave.
A popular hit titled ‘Hot Girl Summer’ by American singer Megan Stallion, has fueled a sense of urgency among young people to get 'vaxxed' and live normal lives again as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc.
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, praised the Zwartkops Raceway COVID-19 vaccine site which reached a major milestone this week, administering 5000 jabs in only 10 days since it opened. He also thanked Tshwane's very first drive-through facility for helping government reach more adults.
The Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss in Southern Africa has stepped in to secure sponsorship for six-year-old Ruben Scheepers’ life-changing cochlear implant operation. Watch him hear for the first time in this video.
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