Persistent rain hampers health services in parts of LimpopoÂ
The premier declared her intention to request the national government to declare a state of disaster in Limpopo in order to release more resources to rebuild infrastructure.
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Limpopo Clinic closed indefinitely after recent attack on workersÂ
Workers at the clinic will continue to receive psychological support services.
Limpopo clinic reopens after nurses abducted and rapedÂ
The 24-hour services at the facility have since been suspended, and the clinic’s opening hours reduced to daytime hours on weekdays.
Limpopo Health denies dysfunctioning mortuaries at Elim and Matlala Hospitals Â
Several families in Limpopo say they’ve recently found the remains of loved ones decomposing at two government hospitals. One patient who asked not be named because he’s a regular at Elim Hospital in the Vhembe District, says he saw the…
[Watch] Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba faces HPCSA charges for 2022 viral rantÂ
Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba is facing charges of unprofessional conduct before the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for a 2022 incident involving a Zimbabwean patient. As the province’s Health MEC at the time, Ramathuba was filmed in…
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.
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.
Old age home a hell hole for the elderly in Limpopo villageÂ
The Limpopo Social Development Department is investigating the centre, with plans to relocate patients to safer facilities.
Stories from the ground: Families outraged by inhumane conditions at Vutlhari Old Age Home
From the outside the centre looked like an abandoned house, the paint was peeling off from the walls, some windows were broken and the roof was damaged.
Praktiseer residents call for neglected old clinic building to be reusedÂ
The old building has been standing empty and unused for 20 years and is rundown. The doors, windows and ceiling on the building are all broken
Bilharzia outbreak hits Limpopo’s Mopani districtÂ
Bilharzia is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms that live in freshwater sources such as rivers and dams.
HIV survey shows major gaps in Limpopo despite the progress made Â
The survey calls for targeted interventions for age groups most affected by HIV, particularly adolescent girls and young women.
No recourse for granny who suffered severe allergic reaction to medication from Limpopo clinic
Mocheko's family has not received any explanation or accountability from the Limpopo Department of Health, which had initially promised an investigation.
Baby with Goldenhar syndrome gets life-changing surgery
Baby Ortica, was born with Goldenhar syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affects the development of the skull, head, and face.