Limpopo woman gives birth on the roadside after ambulance delay
Not long ago, a woman gave birth at the Siloam taxi rank after being told there are no ambulances available.
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‘Prayer alone wasn’t enough’: Limpopo woman shares how counselling saved her lifeÂ
Grief is not a straight road. For some, it leads to anxiety. For others, depression.
Undocumented migrants in rural Limpopo face hunger, HIV risk and exclusion
Having a valid ID is also key to people accessing social grants, leaving the undocumented elderly in a particularly vulnerable position.
Limpopo woman alleges medical negligence after stillbirth at Messina Hospital
The family believes that medical negligence may have been influenced by her previous miscarriage at the same hospital.
Limpopo mom demands accountability after baby falls head-first during delivery
Health workers dismissed her pain as false labour, and one allegedly insulted her and forced her to walk unaided. Magabe gave birth in the hospital passage.
No news about investigation into nurse’s inappropriate Facebook comment
The department has been slow in providing updates, and would not confirm if the nurse has been suspended, or is still working, while the investigation is underway.
Family in the dark a month after Limpopo psych ward shootingÂ
According to police, Ledwaba was allegedly attacked by another patient who was found on top of his bloodied body during a violent altercation on March 8.
Toddler dies after being turned away from Praktiseer clinic
The nurse who was on duty refused to treat the child, apparently because they didn't have a patient file.
Tshikota’s water crisis shows no signs of ending
Some residents buy water from those who own boreholes or private vendors selling water from the back of their bakkies.
Muswani Village still without a clinic after 30 years
A resident says they’ve been asking for a clinic since the 1980s – but nothing has been done.
Limpopo villages struggle without a clinic since 1996
No new clinics have been built in the province since the 2013/2014 financial year.
Death in Limpopo psych ward: Who killed Klaas Ledwaba?
Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi criticised both the private security company and police for their handling of the situation.
Limpopo family and community blame Mogoto clinic for teen footballer’s death
"The department will comment thoroughly on the issue once all statements are gathered and there is a report, even at the preliminary stage."
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.
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.