#NHIPublicHearings: Vhembe residents weigh in on the bill
Limpopo residents raise burning issues as the National Health Insurance public hearings kick off in the province.
Men can also get breast cancer
Many believe only women can be diagnosed with this condition, but this is a grave misconception.
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Makwarela water troubles far from over as taps remains dry
Some residents in a small Limpopo town say they have never seen any water coming out of their taps, despite having two boreholes.
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Flowing sewage in Limpopo taxi rank is a major health hazard
Thohoyandou residents say they are fed up with the lack of urgency the Vhembe District Municipality shows in repairing burst sewerage pipes.
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Skin conditions are a challenge, more so in summer
Despite it being spring, it’s already quite hot in some parts of the country. For those with skin conditions, heat is more dreaded than welcomed.
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Survivors and activists demand increased action against TB
While the almost 70% price reduction in important tuberculosis prevention drug Rifapentine for 100 countries with significant TB epidemics is a breakthrough, the high cost of newer drugs remains a barrier.
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What’s the function of pharmacists in the NHI?
The pharmacy profession plays a critical role in the National Health Insurance (NHI), says the department of health.
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Major price drop for key TB drug
The price reduction has been extended to the public sectors of 100 low and middle-income countries with high TB burdens, including South Africa.
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Calls for South Africa’s sugary drinks tax to increase intensify
Activists say Treasury and national health department must abide by international health standards for the levy on sugary drinks to be effective in curbing the rise of non-communicable diseases in the country.
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Five things that the midterm budget tells us about the future of health
South Africa spends about 8.5% of its gross domestic profit on health services.
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Moms agonise over shortage of essential vaccines for babies
The shortage of vaccines given to babies when they turn 9- and 18-months-old within the Vhembe district in Limpopo has left mothers anxious about the health of their babies.
The challenges parents face when looking after their children with cancer
Other than seeing their children in pain and tears, parents caring for children who have cancer go through financial and psychological problems. They also adjust their lives to spend more time in hospitals.
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