Baragwanath Hospital professor appeals to South Africans to stay at home as Covid-19 death toll rises
With South Africa's hospitals and clinics now experiencing a second wave of Covid-19 infections, experts urge citizens to stay home.
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Here’s what you need to know about government’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout strategy
Government's planned roll-out of critical vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic will see high-risk patients and health workers first in the queue.
Childhood vaccines shortage reported at South African clinics
A Limpopo mother whose 13 week old baby has missed an essential vaccines due to a shortage is worried her child could be exposed to diseases like polio.
Hospitals vandalised over unpaid performance bonuses
Health workers at the Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp have embarked an unprotected strike over bonuses and reportedly vandalised facilities.
#CoronavirusSA: Back to level 3 restrictions for South Africans as Covid-19 persists
A stricter curfew and tighter restrictions on alcohol sales are in the offing as South Africa enters level 3 lockdown
Western Cape Metro hospitals at 105% capacity
Beds are running out fast in Cape Metro hospitals with ICUs in particular overflowing with Covid-19 and trauma patients.
Women make up 58% of Covid-19 infections in South Africa says NICD
Women are being infected by Covid-19 at a higher rate than men in South Africa says the NICD as it releases more data showing an accelerated spread of the coronavirus.
Stricter lock down possible as new Covid-19 strain upends hospital plans
The number of Covid-19 cases surged in South Africa on the eve of Christmas with officials now warning a tougher shutdown is on the cards.
Long queues in the Eastern Cape could accelerate spread of Covid-19
As people line up for social services in the Eastern Cape there are fears that people languishing in these queues may be a health risk
New Covid-19 variant has scientists scurrying to investigate reinfections
South Africans recoiled in horror this week as it was reported that a new variant of Covid-19 has been identified which is more virulent and infection youngsters at a high rate.
Rural disabled left in the dark when it comes to their rights
People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.
“My worst fears had come true”- a young person’s rendezvous with Covid-19
With South Africa's Covid-19 cases nearing the 900 000 mark, Health-e News virtually sat down with a graduate student from the University of Cape Town (UCT). lance-selae august recently tested positive for COVID-19 despite taking necessary precautions.
Beach abuse leaves government little room to move on Covid-19
As Festive Season begins there are signs that government will clamp down further with beach goers ignoring social distancing and mask wearing rules.
Small-scale farmers want to help their communities, but they need help first
In an attempt to address food insecurity and job creation, small scale farmers in the Mopani District of Limpopo are ready to provide. But first, they need help upscaling.
North West taxi drivers pay for PPE out of their own pockets
With passengers set to increase dramatically during the festive season amid a second wave of Covid-19 infections, taxi drivers complain that the owners are not buying sanitisers or PPE.