#NHIPublicHearings: Bloemfontein has its say on the NHI bill
Although a number of people in Bloemfontein support National Health Insurance Bill, they demand quality healthcare services first.
Claims of xenophobia at Limpopo hospital
Mother of twins alleges discrimination on the basis of nationality by Letaba Hospital staff, which resulted in her going into labour on hospital floor.
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SAHR 2019: The relationship between South Africa’s youth and healthcare
Young people make up about a third of the country’s population, but healthcare services are not designed for their needs.
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DENOSA Limpopo threatens to remove nurses in hospitals
Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa in the province threatens to remove staff who are part of the union from health facilities if safety and security don’t improve.
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Heavy rains in Limpopo means increased malaria infections
Residents in Limpopo are urged to use preventative methods to curb malaria infections.
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After school is after school: Young adults living with disabilities find hope in local NGO
With only two schools for children with special needs in Tembisa, where do these learners go when they turn 18?
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Do you know your rights when asking for the morning-after pill?
For many, walking into a clinic or pharmacy and asking for the emergency contraceptive pill is a daunting task — and judgemental pharmacists or nurses don’t make it easier.
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Pleasure, politics and the punani: You don’t need a tight vagina to enjoy sex
In a society that believes tight vaginas increase sexual pleasure, especially for men, uncertified products and home remedies are gaining popularity amongst women online and in real life.
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The biggest health stories of 2019
As the year nears its end and you wind down, here’s what made headlines in the world of health.
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A quarter of SA children’s hospital deaths linked to severe malnutrition
New report details how the country’s law reform and health systems impact children’s right to healthcare.
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Activists welcome strides made in GBV cases but more needs to be done
The latest turnaround time and sentencing of perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) is a positive indication that the criminal justice system is taking the matter seriously, but activists want government to show its commitment through funding.
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#NHIPublicHearings: Could the NHI be the messiah the Eastern Cape needs?
The province’s health system has been reported to be one of the worst in the country and residents live in hope that it will change with the National Health Insurance.
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