COVID-19 third wave: How ready is the infection epicentre Gauteng?
Gauteng province accounts for nearly 60% (59.3%) of all the daily reported COVID-19 cases in the country, making it the epicentre of the third wave of infections.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? The experts weigh in.
Known as a chronic illness which mostly affects the elderly, experts have warned that Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can affect anyone regardless of their age. They have advised  young people who have a genetic predisposition to RA to be aware of certain lifestyle choices.
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COVID-19 DNA vaccine candidate trials yield positive results
The collaboration between researchers at the North West University (NWU) and the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) on the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate received a major boost.
Listen: Cryptococcal meningitis – Health-e News on SAfm
News Editor Amy Green was interviewed on SAfm Radio on Life Happens with Phemelo Motene about her story on cryptococcal meningitis – the second leading killer of people living with HIV.
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COVID-19: Members of the public upset over restrictions on visiting patients in hospital
There have been allegations of racism related to the implementation of COVID-19-related restrictions on visiting patients in hospital.
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High youth unemployment rate is dooming millions to ill health: Editorial
Youth unemployment is staggeringly high, a cause of ill-health and is in the spotlight this Youth Day, writes Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Access to justice for the elderly
On the occasion of World Elder Awareness Day, the world is reminded of the importance of fully addressing the needs of elderly people.
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Flu vaccination still needed despite a decrease in cases
Non-pharmaceutical interventions during lockdown resulted in fewer influenza cases but the threat of a resurgence of flu still remains.
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Limpopo farmer plays his part to end hunger
Feeding one person at a time to end hunger, that is the goal of Limpopo-based farmer Maanda Michael Mafhege.
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A mother’s plea for help to fund double lung transplant
A mother of two is desperately pleading to South Africans to help her raise funds so that she can undergo a double lung transplant.
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Most Eastern Cape elderly in the EC express happiness at their treatment at COVID-19 vaccination centres
Last week, from Monday, the Eastern Cape health department ramped up its vaccination drive in an effort to meet its target of vaccinating 4,5 million people.
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World Blood Donor Day: South Africa blood bank is stable, but more donors are still needed.
Despite the challenges they have encountered when it comes to blood collection, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, South African National Blood Service (SANBS) said, on World Blood Donor Day, that the country now has a stable stock of blood in their banks, but more willing blood donors are still needed.
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COVID-19 to HIV Vaccines: lessons learnt from the COVID-19 vaccine development
Researchers have been trying to develop an HIV vaccine for about four decades without success. However, the successful development of a COVID-19 vaccine could provide lessons for scientists.
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OP-ED: Government failing to address health needs of people with albinism
The needs of people living with albinism are not taken seriously including by healthcare providers writes Innocentia Mgijima Konopi and Aldridge Munyoro this Albinism Awareness Day.
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10th SA AIDS Conference: Ending AIDS amid pandemics
South Africa hosted its 10th SA AIDS Conference this week and this year’s theme is ‘Ending AIDS amid Pandemics’.
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