‘We are sick’: Life in South Africa’s coal heartland
In recent years, there have been growing calls to shut down coal power stations and transition to renewable energy.
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Municipality cleans Hluvukani waste sites after Health-e News exposé
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality embark on a clean-up operation following our reporting.
Lack of waste management raises health concerns in Hluvukani
A lack of awareness campaigns have left the areas exposed to environmental and health hazards
Wading through floodwaters to access lifesaving medication
Flooding has eroded roads and washed away bridges. This has made several clinics partially or fully inaccessible.
No end in sight for Mpumalanga man’s 14-year battle with rare tumourÂ
SAMA recommends that Monareng go back to his treating facility to get clarity on his diagnosis, treatment plan and the reasons for the referrals made.
Emalahleni grandpa denied care by two hospitals
His granddaughter says they were turned away because he wasn't on any medication, despite his dangerously high blood pressure. His condition worsened, and he developed severe wounds on his legs.
West Rand granny’s month-long ordeal waiting for a hip operation
The surgical backlogs, which have been attributed to a shortage of skilled specialists, has exacerbated such cases.
Diarrhoea Outbreak in Barberton puts spotlight on water quality
Health officials are actively investigating the outbreak, and local teams are testing water samples to identify potential pathogens.
Chronic drugs are rationed in parts of Mpumalanga facing a medicine shortageÂ
Clinics in Mpumalanga are experiencing a chronic medication shortage, leading to the rationing of essential drugs such as ARVs and blood pressure medication.
Unemployed doctors in Mpumalanga sitting at home while ‘there are clinics without doctors’Â
In Mpumalanga nearly 80 junior doctors remain unemployed despite completing their obligated community service in December.
Unemployed doctor in Mpumalanga speaks out about the dire situation
Despite completing education and community service many doctors in the province are struggling to find work.
Year-Long Wait for MRI: Bedridden Father’s Struggle Highlights Healthcare Challenges in Mpumalanga
Bedridden Elvis Mahlangu has been fighting for an appointment for an MRI scan for over a year. The 48 year old father of three from Khayelitsha in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga says he lost the use of his legs after he visited…
Health staff shortages a major concern for Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Department of Health is faced with a dire shortage of human resources, which include doctors, pharmacist assistants, professional nurses and other staff. The recently released Mpumalanga State of Health report by Ritshidze, a community monitoring organisation, indicates that…
Water shortages: Mpumalanga clinics running on empty
The Dr JS Moroka municipality community has been forced to take desperate measures as water shortages continue to plague Mpumalanga. As residents and clinic staff members resort to using pit toilets, the healthcare system struggles to stay afloat, with load…
Phelophepa train brings hope to Mpumalanga residents
The Mpumalanga public healthcare system received a welcome boost with the arrival of the Transnet Phelophepa train in Mbombela this week. Health MEC, Ms Sasekani Manzini, welcomed the mobile clinic which is set to deliver much-needed medical services to residents…