HIV, TB linked to increased risk of in-hospital COVID-19 deaths
While the world works together in fighting COVID-19, South Africa is battling its own epidemic on the sidelines - a combination of HIV and TB.
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Op-ed: Psychosocial support during times of unrest and other trauma
South Africans are suffering from severe psychosocial stress, caused by socio-economic challenges that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are suffering from depression, burnout and anxiety. Clinical psychologist, Dr JD du Toit, weighs in how to cope in these stressful times.
Telehealth services on the up as COVID-19 maintains grip
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in new ways of doing things to curb the spread of the virus, with one significant trend being the adoption of telehealth services.
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy: KZN mom needs help for son
A mom of a disabled six-year-old son, who suffers from dyskinetic cerebral palsy, from Folweni Township in KwaZulu-Natal, is struggling to stay afloat as the sole breadwinner at home.
Homeless cancer patient in desperate need of help
A homeless cancer patient living on Louis Botha Avenue in Orange Grove, north east of Johannesburg, is living in a world of pain and discomfort as he battles rectal cancer.
SAHPRA report fails to link deaths to COVID-19 shots
A South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) report has confirmed that the 29 people who died after receiving their COVID-19 vaccines most likely passed away due to pre-existing comorbidities and not from the jab.
Eastern Cape mental health services running on empty
Mental health institutions in the Eastern Cape remain severely understaffed in a time where mental health services and beds are most needed given the current COVID-19 situation in the province.
Gauteng taxi drivers line up for COVID-19 jabs
The Gauteng provincial government has piloted a vaccination rollout program aimed at taxi drivers at a taxi rank in Tembisa and expects to vaccinate between 12Â 000 and 14Â 000 drivers though this initiative.
Nelson Mandela Bay: Concern as COVID-19 vaccine numbers drop
Health officials in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro are concerned that the demand for COVID-19 vaccinations has dropped in an area where daily infections are on the rise despite the introduction of weekend pop-up sites in several communities.
Cancer patients: Relief as oncology unit opens in Mbombela
Travelling long distances for treatment is a thing of the past for Mpumalanga cancer patients, who can now receive treatment at the newly-opened oncology unit at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela.
Opinion: COVID-19 booster jab – are we ready for a third shot?
As South Africa continues to battle the third wave of the pandemic and is likely to face a fourth towards the end of the year, a debate has started around whether South Africans would be willing to get a COVID-19 booster jab.
Lung Cancer: South Africans need to be vigilant
With World Lung Cancer day having been commemorated earlier this month, Sunday 1 August, the Department of Health and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) have called on South Africans to increase their awareness of this dread disease.
Taxi drivers snub COVID-19 jab as govt fails to prioritise them
Not only has government been accused on going back on its word to prioritise taxi drivers for the COVID-19 vaccine, but many drivers are now also refusing to get the jab as they believe it is part of a conspiracy to bring down population numbers.
Health officials suspended for snubbing black people
Three senior North West Health Department officials have been suspended, pending an investigation into allegations that they turn away black community members at a vaccination site, in favour of family members and friends.
CANSA seal of recognition aims to promote health living
CANSA’s Smart Choice Endorsement Program will award a seal of recognition to products that have health benefits and reduce the risk of cancer, in a bid to promote healthy living among South African consumers.