MSF condemns Novo Nordisk double standard in diabetes care
The decision by Novo Nordisk to discontinue the insulin pens will force patients to revert to syringes, complicating diabetes care for millions of people.
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Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba faces HPCSA charges for 2022 viral rantÂ
Following complaints from advocacy groups, the HPCSA initially issued Ramathuba a caution for unprofessional behaviour.
MTBPS: South Africa’s tighter budget demands stricter healthcare priorities
South Africa’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement has left the healthcare sector facing tight financial constraints, as tax revenue projections fall and no additional funding is allocated.
Stories From The Ground: Teen mum juggling school and a baby set to write matric finalsÂ
Despite the challenges, Karabo returned to school with the support of her family and friends. She returned to school shortly after giving birth.
Teen Pregnancy Event Highlights Gaps in Sexual Health Services for Youth
The rise in teenage pregnancies in South Africa underscores the challenges faced by adolescent mothers and the gaps in sexual and reproductive health services.
Stories from the ground: A mother’s journey towards beating breast cancer
Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka, a 41-year-old breast cancer survivor, shares her journey of battling and defeating aggressive breast cancer.
Old Age Home Hell Hole To Be Shut Down Â
The facility had been operating illegally for years, with its registration denied due to non-compliance.
Conditions at Limpopo old age home highlight plight of the elderly
Communities need to report these issues and support the systems that exist for older persons.
TB in South Africa: delays in seeking care and the role of traditional healers
Traditional healers are trusted healthcare providers in many communities, and recent efforts have focused on integrating them into formal healthcare systems.
Stories from the ground: EC nurse fears for her life as clinics come under siege from criminalsÂ
The thugs would run to the clinic which is the only healthcare facility in this area and force the nurses to take care of their gunshot wounds.
The Presidential Health Compact will be ‘meaningless’ without buy-in from all of societyÂ
The health compact is intended to unite various sectors of society in addressing South Africa's health challenges, but the lack of consensus highlights the ongoing divisions over the best approach to achieving universal health coverage.
Gauteng Health summoned to legislature for failing to pay R1 billion to suppliers
The department has a history of non-payment, which has previously disrupted services, such as halting surgeries at Leratong Regional Hospital.
South Africa’s diabetes crisis: poor surveillance hampers effective response
Despite estimates from the International Diabetes Federation indicating that around 4.2 million South Africans live with diabetes, the true extent of the disease remains unclear due to a lack of accurate and comprehensive data.
Operation smile brings new life to children with cleft palate
Operation Smile recently conducted a life-changing programme at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg, providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries to 41 children out of 61 screened.
Mpox global health emergency: South African scientists say no need for panic
Health experts are urging caution, especially for those traveling from affected areas, while South Africa's health authorities continue monitoring and contact-tracing efforts.