Covid-19 pandemic extends a Limpopo woman’s already long wait for a lung transplant
A woman needing an urgent lung transplant has been waiting for months as the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts critical surgery.
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Childhood vaccines shortage reported at South African clinics
A Limpopo mother whose 13 week old baby has missed an essential vaccines due to a shortage is worried her child could be exposed to diseases like polio.
Western Cape Metro hospitals at 105% capacity
Beds are running out fast in Cape Metro hospitals with ICUs in particular overflowing with Covid-19 and trauma patients.
Women make up 58% of Covid-19 infections in South Africa says NICD
Women are being infected by Covid-19 at a higher rate than men in South Africa says the NICD as it releases more data showing an accelerated spread of the coronavirus.
Rural disabled left in the dark when it comes to their rights
People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.
Beach abuse leaves government little room to move on Covid-19
As Festive Season begins there are signs that government will clamp down further with beach goers ignoring social distancing and mask wearing rules.
North West taxi drivers pay for PPE out of their own pockets
With passengers set to increase dramatically during the festive season amid a second wave of Covid-19 infections, taxi drivers complain that the owners are not buying sanitisers or PPE.
President Ramaphosa hopeful of Covid-19 vaccine in early 2021
South Africa is set to receive initial Covid-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility to cover 10% of its population in the early part of 2021, says Ramaphosa.
Dealing with depression—and finding hope—after testing positive for HIV
Psychologists say those suffering from the stigma of living with HIV/Aids are often overcome by feelings of grief, anger, shock and guilt.
Amajuba’s dilapidated district hospital gets a facelift to fight #Covid-19
A dilapidated local hospital in the rural area of KwaZulu-Natal has been upgraded to deal with the surge in Covid-19 cases as lockdown looms.
African diversity is a strength in fighting pandemics
UNAIDS Interim Regional Support Director, Aeneas Chuma has called on African countries to utilize the strength of diversity in the fight against Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS. Speaking to Health-e News in Johannesburg Chuma said the state also has a major role to play.
#WorldAidsDay2020 : Covid-19 knocks global fight against HIV/AIDS off track
As international organisations deal with the threat of a global Covid-19 pandemic, the call is out for citizens to keep those who are dealing with HIV/AIDS or have died in their thoughts. More than 38 million people globally are living with HIV while 24.5 million are accessing antiretroviral therapy. In the last year alone, 1.7 million people became infected with HIV despite health authorities drive to reduce the figure. At least 690Â 000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses in the past year.
#WorldAIDSDay2020 : This HIV-Positive woman is leading a healthy lifestyle
While there is some evidence that people who are living with HIV and other chronic illnesses may have an increased risk of experiencing severe symptoms and death from Covid-19 - this young Limpopo woman who was born with HIV says she is doing everything in her power to ensure that she takes her medication daily.
Free State taxi passengers ignoring Covid-19 precautions, say drivers
Despite national regulations for public transport, taxi passengers in the Free State are refusing to wear masks and sanitise their hands. The taxi association in Botshabelo is calling on passengers to adhere to regulations as Covid-19 infections continue in the province.
News media shows negative image of children or just ignores them, research shows
Despite making up a large section of South African society, the news media often ignores children, research shows. When children are featured, the topics are also often negative.