Limpopo Health Department under fire for paying R150,000 monthly rent for dilapidated building
Workers at the depot have raised serious concerns about the building's condition affecting their work and health.
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US funding freeze disrupts HIV, TB, and GBV support servicesÂ
Local health advocacy groups made called for a plan to reduce reliance on foreign assistance awards in future.
Five senior Gauteng officials fired over COVID-era Anglo Ashanti hospital corruption
The SIU uncovered serious irregularities in the awarding of contractors for the refurbishment of the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital which was supposed to have 180 ICU beds for COVID-19 critical care.
Experts warn of HIV crisis as PEPFAR funds paused
The result has been the closure of numerous NGOs providing HIV and sexual and reproductive health services to marginalised communities.
Aspiring nurses warned against bogus colleges
Higher education spokesperson Fanie Ngoma says while it is not clear how many bogus colleges exist, it’s an issue the department takes seriously.Â
Buying spectacles from illegal markets can lead to permanent damage to your eyes
Spectacles cannot be dispensed to any person without a written prescription that is signed by a medical practitioner or an optometrist.
Stroke among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles
The concerning trends of stroke among young adults are likely due to the increasing prevalence of modifiable risk factors.
Preventable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea driving SA’s rising child mortality rateÂ
Immunisation rates have remained below their pre-COVID-19 levels in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northern and Western Cape.
The rise of antimicrobial resistance is a threat to public health as infections get harder to treat
Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a bigger killer in Africa than malaria, HIV or tuberculosis.
Govt action plan for foodborne illnesses
Since September, there’s been 890 reported cases of food-borne illnesses across all provinces. In the same period, 22 children lost their lives, allegedly due to food poisoning. Food-borne illnesses have since been declared a national disaster, with a government interdisciplinary…
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.
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.