Amajuba’s dilapidated district hospital gets a facelift to fight #Covid-19
A dilapidated local hospital in the rural area of KwaZulu-Natal has been upgraded to deal with the surge in Covid-19 cases as lockdown looms.
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A father is cycling across the country to raise awareness about good parenting and gender-based violence
A South African cyclist is using his bicycle as a weapon against Gender Based Violence - seeking to inspire youngsters to get physical as he rides from Beit Bridge to Cape Town
Black women-owned Unjani Clinics get R11.7m cash injection from US investor
Merck Pharmaceuticals subsidiary MSD announces grant that will see the Unjani Clinics group hire more staff in their For Mothers Initiative.
This Limpopo woman’s trauma after an emergency hysterectomy shows the lack of communication between doctors and patients
A Limpopo woman is in shock after doctors performed a hysterectomy without her permission. Doctors say it was necessary to save her life after complications with her pregnancy. As studies show, the experience of the 36-year-old woman is not unique, highlighting poor communication in the labour ward.
People living with disabilities in rural areas say they are overlooked
Despite constitutional protections and national initiatives like Disability Awareness Month, people with disabilities in rural areas say they are overlooked. They face ignorance and stigma in the workplace and in their communities.
#Rage Festivals postponed after Covid-19 spike
Organisers of the #Rage Festivals say they have decided to postpone all events linked to the series of parties that were planned across the country.
The link between Covid-19, food labeling and obesity
Research just released by a South African food company shows that more than 50% of respondents say they gained weight during the Covid-19 lockdown – but it also shows that more people are starting to read food labels properly.
South Africa faces critical blood shortage on the eve of holiday travel
As South Africa enters the festive season, more accidents are expected as people travel home at the same time the SANBS has warned there is a shortage of blood.
#BikersLivesMatter (BLM) raising funds for disabled motorcyclists
Limpopo BikersLivesMatter (BLM) host an awareness campaign to raise funds aimed at assisting bikers who are disabled due to biking accidents.
New Gauteng Health MEC installed after previous incumbent was fired for PPE irregularities
Previous Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku was shown the door after serious financial irregularities and corruption were reported while he was in charge.
African diversity is a strength in fighting pandemics
UNAIDS Interim Regional Support Director, Aeneas Chuma has called on African countries to utilize the strength of diversity in the fight against Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS. Speaking to Health-e News in Johannesburg Chuma said the state also has a major role to play.
#WorldAidsDay2020 : Covid-19 knocks global fight against HIV/AIDS off track
As international organisations deal with the threat of a global Covid-19 pandemic, the call is out for citizens to keep those who are dealing with HIV/AIDS or have died in their thoughts. More than 38 million people globally are living with HIV while 24.5 million are accessing antiretroviral therapy. In the last year alone, 1.7 million people became infected with HIV despite health authorities drive to reduce the figure. At least 690Â 000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses in the past year.
#WorldAIDSDay2020 : This HIV-Positive woman is leading a healthy lifestyle
While there is some evidence that people who are living with HIV and other chronic illnesses may have an increased risk of experiencing severe symptoms and death from Covid-19 - this young Limpopo woman who was born with HIV says she is doing everything in her power to ensure that she takes her medication daily.
Men in rural Limpopo step up for the global #16Days of Activism campaign
As part of the global #16 Days campaign, a group of men in rural Limpopo came together to discuss gender-based violence. They learned anger-management techniques and how to hold each other accountable.
Reporting medical negligence – a practical guide
When covering stories about medical malpractice journalists need to be mindful of the tone they use and the words they choose to ensure ethical reporting.