Ageing hospital infrastructure leaves Gauteng patients in the cold as winter bites
The Gauteng Health Department blames the crisis on ageing infrastructure.
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Who watches the watchdog: NHI’s centralised complaints unit sparks concern
The Health Ombudsman Professor says his office will collaborate with the NHI Complaints Management unit to avoid duplication.
mRNA technology transfer programme reaches key milestone
mRNA foundational technology has successfully been transferred to 15 partner organisations.
SAHPRA warns of fake licences and hidden health dangers in cannabis-infused products
Symptoms of consuming cannabis-infused drinks or snacks can include hallucinations, euphoria, paranoia, confusion, increased heart rate, and dry mouth.
Gauteng Health Slammed Over HR Failures and Sick Leave Abuse
There are currently 20 employees on long-term temporary incapacity leave.
South African expert honoured on global stage for public health contributions
I don’t believe the answer is to withdraw donor funding. Instead, we need a smarter, more strategic approach, continuing support while reprioritising which programmes and which countries are most in need.
Healing the Healers: Why so many healthcare workers struggle with depression and anxiety
Other reasons for the high rates of depression and anxiety include gruelling hours, emotional fatigue, constant exposure to trauma, and a culture that often equates vulnerability with weakness.
Baby saver devices under threat as social development cracks down
Baby savers or boxes are specially designed structures – usually built into the outside wall of an organisation – that trigger an alarm once a baby has been placed inside, allowing for the infant to be retrieved and taken to a place of safety.
Health Department warns of new tobacco threat as emerging products target teens
By exploiting legal grey areas, the tobacco industry takes advantage of the fact that current legislation focuses primarily on traditional cigarettes and does not yet comprehensively regulate these newer products.
Young people tell us what draws them to vaping
A recent study which included 25,000 learners across 52 high schools in South Africa found that one in six learners are vaping.
No Clinics, No Data, No Justice: How South Africa Is Failing Sex Workers
On International Sex Workers Day, we confront a grim reality: escalating violence, collapsing health services, and a government that continues to criminalise and ignore sex workers' rig
HIV: 5 ways community-led and community-based services are delivering beyond HIV
by Christoforos Mallouris, Regional Adviser Equality And Rights For All, UNAIDS Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa Communities of people living with or affected by HIV have been at the forefront of delivering HIV-related services since the beginning of…
Another state mortuary closed in FS due to unsafe working conditions
Workers say blocked pipes have been causing a stink in and around the mortuary and key machinery have been broken.
Ex-eThekwini clinic employee accused of selling government-issued ARVs
Following up on a tip-off from a source, Health-e News got in touch with the former government employee, posing as a potential ARV buyer.
U.S funding cuts: Critical cervical cancer screening and research on the line
For the past 20 years, the CHRU clinics have played a critical role in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical cancer.