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.
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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.
Handwashing stations installed in Limpopo to fight the Covid-19 pandemic
The Department of Water and Sanitation has installed handwashing stations in villages in Limpopo. The stations will encourage handwashing and curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Health Minister to visit Eastern Cape as Covid-19 infections surge
Government and health experts are focusing on the Eastern Cape, which has seen a spike in Covid-19 infections. The Western Cape has seen a spike too, along with clusters around the country. Minister Zweli Mkhize urged citizens to stick to mask-wearing and social distancing.
Disability Awareness Month: Empowering people with disability to end the silence and break the stigma
A beauty pageant empowers people with disabilities to get on stage and show off their confidence. One activist says that people with disabilities need not be ashamed to speak up for themselves.
A healthy lifestyle is helping this woman cope with diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic
World Diabetes Day: People living with diabetes are more vulnerable to Covid-19. Yet, a healthy lifestyle and proper adherence to treatment can bring strength, as this fit and healthy schoolteacher shows.
South Africa target aims for zero malaria infections in 2023
6 November is Malaria Day in southern Africa. South Africa, along with the South African Development Community, pledged to eliminate malaria transmission by 2023 by stepping up community efforts.
‘I was so scared and thought that it was the end of me’ — a woman shares her battle with lupus
For the last decade, Kholofelo Faith Makuwa has learned to live with the debilitating auto-immune disease, lupus. She shares her day-to-day experience with Health-e News.
A possible second-wave of Covid-19 infections will not disrupt school nutrition programme, says education department
The Department of Basic Education is ensuring learners and their guardians that the National School Nutrition Programme will not be disrupted if Covid-19 infections rise. Civil society organisations say that the programme is still dogged by challenges, in part due to staggered timetables.