Community health workers bolstering Covid-19 screening left vulnerable without PPE
Underpaid and overworked community health care workers face harsh working conditions with uncertain futures in the midst of pandemic.
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After a ground breaking study on contraceptives and HIV, what have we learned?
A year after the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes study, experts take a look at the current state of Sexual and Reproductive Health care.
Tshwane residents take advantage of free Covid-19 tests at malls
Malls around Tshwane offer free Covid-19 testing, with thousands also undergoing screening at malls around the city.
As infection rise, North West hospital ends visits
Fearing cross-infection, Klerksdorp hospitals ends visits, but uses cellphones to connect patients with loved ones.
#WomensDay2020: “The time for talk is over. The time for action is now”-Ramaphosa
South Africana women are facing twin pandemics this Women’s Day, as they face continued abuse at the hands of South African men and the coronavirus pandemic.
Where did all the time go? Women bear the burden of lockdown
With two small children, Health-e News reporter Marcia Zali had a strict routine. Then came lockdown, and her work-life balance unravelled.
When will Women’s Day include transwomen?
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Day on 9 August, transwomen remain excluded even as they face the same threats and oppressions as cishet women, writes trans activist Ruby Nkosi.
Covid-19 fears keep Limpopo kids at home and without meals
But the local education department and various school governing bodies have decided to give children take-home food hampers instead.
Covid-19 lockdown leaves cancer patients isolated and frustrated
Cansa launches telephonic counselling for patients left frustrated by the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting their treatment and support. Cancer patients are physically and emotionally vulnerable to effects of lockdown.
#CoronavirusSA: PPE woes take a toll on frontline workers at work and home
The lack of personal protective equipment causes increased stress and anxiety for doctors; a new study shows.
Covid-19 hinders South Africa’s HIV, TB targets, but offers chance to innovate
The lockdown has impacted on South Africa’s ARV treatment programme, delaying the South African National Aids Council national strategy. Yet, Covid-19 has also brought with it innovations in treatment and prevention for HIV, TB and STIs.
Health minister concerned babies are missing immunisations as mothers fear Covid-19
The Covid-19 lockdown could be a double threat to young children: disrupting scheduled immunisation efforts and threatening nutritional security.
Coronavirus: African perspectives and scientific leadership should be prioritised in vaccine trials
The news that the University of Oxford has developed a coronavirus vaccine that appears safe and has triggered an immune response, is an encouraging step toward returning to normality. It also provides the opportunity to join forces to tackle the pandemic and highlight Africa’s scientific leadership writes Professor Kelly Chibale.
WHO encourages mothers to breastfeed irrespective of Covid-19 infection
World Health Organization recommends mothers with suspected or confirmed Covid-19 should continue to breastfeed and should not be separated from infants.
Traditional leaders can help end GBV
Government is encouraging traditional leaders to become involved in the fight against Gender Based Violence, especially in rural areas where some customs violate the human rights of women.