Water, sanitation, and hygiene are the cornerstones of public health. Unfortunately, the basics are still lacking at some public clinics across the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo. Health-e’s community journalists visited 31 clinics across 3 provinces, speaking to over 300…
Imagine waiting in long queues at a primary health facility, only to be met with dirty toilets. Our community journalists in Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State (Montsho Matlala, Sandile Mbili and Molefi Sompane) surveyed 31 clinics and community health…
Diabetes, once rare in young people, is becoming more common, especially in urban areas where children are less active due to safety concerns and limited outdoor play. Many children spend more time indoors using gadgets and eating unhealthy snacks, increasing…
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…
A year of grief, and no answers: In October 2023, six-year-old Olwethu joined her six-year-old friend Leon and cousins Neo and Katlego, aged four , to buy biscuits and ice pops from a local spaza shop in Naledi, Soweto. Within…
A young scientist from Gqeberha, Yolanda Mngcongo, is working to reduce hospital-acquired infections by creating eco-friendly ways to purify the air in healthcare facilities. These infections can occur in hospitals, putting patients at risk, especially those who are already vulnerable.…
At 41, Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka faced a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis. After discovering a lump in September 2023, she began a challenging journey of treatment, including chemotherapy and surgery. Navigating the disease while balancing her professional life and motherhood, she struggled…
Had a bad experience or felt mistreated at a healthcare facility? Correct and timely diagnosis and treating patients fairly ensures the safety of their health. Whether it’s at a public clinic or a private practice, you have the right to…
Realities of Gauteng’s public health facilities: You may have seen the viral video of former radio presenter Tom London speaking about poor conditions and care he recieved at Helen Joseph Hospital. Complaints about the dire state of public healthcare facilities…
Immediate support can help victims escape dangerous situations, find safe shelter, get psychological support and secure legal protection.
HPV self-tests are vital for early detection of HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer if left unchecked. So we tried to see how easy it is to get one. Watch to see how it went.
In South Africa, gender-based violence remains a major issue, with the country reporting some of the highest rape rates in the world.
Siyabonga Kwanele Zuma has been living with Type 1 diabetes for over 15 years. The 27-year-old from Howick in Kwa-Zulu Natal was first introduced to the chronic condition in 2007 when his older sister was diagnosed with it. A year later…
Some people fear sharing their HIV status with a partner or someone they want to date will lead to rejection. In a conversation about dating and living with HIV, Yanga Gceya who has been living with HIV for 2 years,…
One in 3 South African women experience depression and/or anxiety during and after pregnancy. Empathy and positive mental health screening at clinics are essential parts of maternity care. This film by the Perinatal Mental Health Project at the University of…
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