South African generic drug producer Aspen signs Covid-19 vaccine deal
South African drug producer, Aspen Pharmacare, has signed a deal with global pharma giant Johnson&Johnson to produce a Covid-19 vaccine once it’s available.
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Stroke survivor uses his lifestyle shift to raise awareness about healthy eating and exercise
To mark World Stroke day, a father of three hopes his illness and resulting shift to a healthy lifestyle will inspire others to prevent strokes.
Riding for a purpose: Bikers raise awareness about cancer
After members of his family battled cancer, biker Tiyani Hlabangwane launched a cross-province ride to raise awareness about the disease, and support others.
Limpopo gears up for malaria fight amid Covid-19 restrictions
Amid measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Limpopo province is also working to stop the spread of malaria.
A technology company founded by a woman is helping small-holder farmers survive lockdown
Linah Maphanga created Farmers Assistant to help small-holder farmers to connect with the market. During the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the app helped farmers reach new customers.
Covid-19 survivors share the physical and mental highs and lows of recovery
While Covid-19 has a high recovery rate, the experiences of those of who have been infected differ greatly. Survivors not only experienced the physical effects of the virus, but the mental strain too.
TB deaths could rise if Covid-19 continues to disrupt health services, WHO report finds
The WHO report shows that TB deaths could increase if diagnosis and treatment are disrupted for three consecutive months. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced governments to divert resources away from TB.
Global Handwashing Day: Covid-19 a reminder that handwashing could save lives
As the world marks Global Handwashing Day in the midst of a pandemic, experts encourage parents to teach children about the importance of handwashing with soap.
How to create a gender-balanced world for the girl child in our new normal
We’re living in what many have described as a ‘new normal.’ Yet, how do we reshape the norm so that the girl child is no longer left behind? Novartis’ Sibonile Dube has a few practical suggestions.
Stroke survivor uses her experience to help others reclaim their lives
Letlhogonolo Modise was a teenager when she suffered a stroke. On her journey to recovery and independence, Modise wants to create a community of survivors.
It’s now clear that the Covid-19 pandemic affects countries in different ways, says WHO
With almost 35 million infected by the virus and over one million deaths around the world, the Covid-19 has spread in different ways across various counties, says WHO. The national response has a lot to do with this.
The Covid-19 pandemic overshadows the elderly’s day of celebrations
1 October is International Day for Older Persons. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only muted celebrations, it has highlighted the vulnerability of the elderly.
The first person cured of HIV has died
The First person cured of HIV has died. Known as the ‘Berlin Patient,’ the Timothy Ray Brown succumbed to leukemia but remained HIV-negative.
Exams go ahead as over 100 learners test positive for coronavirus at Eastern Cape school
A wave of coronavirus infections has hit schools in the Eastern Cape. The education department says exams must continue though, and is putting regulations in place.
‘You literally have to watch your back’ – Being LGBTQI+ in the North West
Anele Xhati shares her experiences of being an LGBTQI+ activist and transwoman in the North West. Xhati talks about the real-life dangers in communities, and discrimination in the workplace, and how lockdown has made life harder for the province’s LGBTQI+ community.