Limpopo woman loses 12-year battle with breast cancer
For Thabelo Mbedzi, her mother was the only person she could depend on. After recently losing her to breast cancer, she is learning how to cope with her absence.
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Not simply adapting Buddha for suburbia
In the US, capitalists seem to be ‘looting’ Buddhism, making off with its meditation ‘mindfulness’ techniques and ignoring spiritual teachings such ‘loving kindness’. But how is mindfulness unfolding in South Africa?
Red tape keeps foreign physicians out of health care
Foreign health care workers could help fill the country’s vacant posts but a report released today shows that red tape often gets in the way.
Medical male circumcision becomes the ‘in’ thing
Younger men say voluntary medical male circumcision is becoming cool among peers as the country continues rolling out new method.
Districts have little money, power to provide services
As the ranks of managers bloat, less money may be going to service delivery in some health districts as about half of districts report they do not have the managers, money or control to do their jobs properly.
New HSRC data shows HIV risk among steady couples
“Facebook official” may be more common these days than a wedding license for South Africans, who are increasingly forgoing marriage. But shacking up with your love in unwedded bliss may not keep them faithful, new data shows.
MEC advocates for private medical school
South Africa should aim to open a private medical school to address health care needs, said Western Cape MEC for Health Theuns Botha.
Rural health workers honoured
Creativity and an understanding of where your patients come from are key to being a successful rural doctor, says Dr Jenny Nash, who this week was named Rural Doctor of the Year.
Report: Department of Health Strategic Plan 2014/15 – 2018/9
Published by the South African Department of Health, this 53-page document outlines eight broad strategic goals for the department within the next four years including rolling out the National Health Insurance (NHI), re-engineering primary health care and improving financial management.
Coalition calls for better response to mental health, addiction
Health organisations have launched a new push to address what some have called a “mental health pandemic” fuelled by drug abuse in the country.
Tshwane citizen journalist nabs top award
Tshilidzi Tuwani from Soshanguve outside Pretoria was named ‘Citizen Journalist of the Year’ as Health-e News honoured its citizen journalists from around the country.
New generation falls victim to “dop” system
Earlier this year, Sanna*, a 21-year-old farm worker in the Western Cape's Rawsonville area tried to take her own life. New research unveils why.
Drugs make Grabouw teens feel “happy”
Children as young as 8 years old in the rural Western Cape are using drugs to escape problems like poverty, HIV and domestic violence, according research presented at the Rural Health Conference currently underway in Worcester.
Limpopo women get moving for better health
More than 300 from Limpopo’s Vhembe District recently got walking for better health.
Presentation: NHI Sneak Preview – From Green to White Paper (2013)
In this 2013 presentation, the Department of Health outlines legislative, governance and institutional reforms accompanying the National Health Insurance (NHI) as well as timeframes.