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‘You can’t fight TB if you don’t show up’

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Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa account for half of the world’s tuberculosis cases, but only South Africa’s president will attend today’s (September 26th) first United Nations high-level meeting on TB.

Amy Green
September 26, 2018

Stroke of depression in South Africa

Health, News

Ten South Africans suffer a stroke every hour. Yet many blame the affliction on witchcraft and isolate stroke survivors – who are already battling because of the dire shortage of rehabilitation facilities.

kimharrisberg
September 25, 2018

SA’s ‘remarkable leadership’ could turn global tide against TB

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In the run-up to the first-ever United Nations high-level meeting (HLM) on tuberculosis (TB) next week, the global health community has praised South Africa for its role in tackling the world's deadliest infectious disease.

Amy Green
September 21, 2018

Union goes to court today over ‘death trap’ building

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The Department of Health (DoH) and Public Works will go to court on Friday to fight a case laid against them by the Public Servants Association (PSA) about the beleaguered Civitas building in Tshwane.

Ramatamo and Ramatamo
September 21, 2018

Veggies for sale – the new school tuckshop hit

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CAPE TOWN - Neighbourhood Farm – an organisation dedicated to promoting good nutrition and food knowledge to children – has opened their very first vegetable tuck shop at Kommetjie Primary School in Cape Town.

jamesthabo
September 20, 2018

Sugary drinks tax nets almost R800-million

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The tax on sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million since it was introduced on 1 April, according to Treasury.

Amy Green
September 19, 2018

Call for urgent action against world’s deadliest infectious disease

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TB remains the world's deadliest infectious disease, according to a new report.

Amy Green
September 19, 2018

Wild mushrooms a ‘silent killer’

News, Our Health

KWA-ZULU NATAL - Wild fruit and vegetables are highly consumed in rural areas and are rich in micronutrients and antioxidants - but they can also be deadly.

SandileMbili
September 19, 2018

Can higher ‘sin taxes’ help the economy?

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The sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million, and there is a growing call for even higher “sin taxes” to help reverse the VAT increase. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.

Amy Green
September 17, 2018

UNAIDS places official on ‘special leave’

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The UNAIDS Nigeria Country Director’s legal threat against an activist for accusing him of inappropriate behaviour has backfired as the agency places him on 'special leave'.

kerrycullinan
September 17, 2018

More sexual harassment woes for UNAIDS

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UNAIDS Nigeria Country Director’s threat to sue AIDS activist Vuyiseka Dubula for implying that he is a sexual predator may have backfired as more witnesses come forward.

kerrycullinan
September 14, 2018

CT residents are the fittest, and the best drivers

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Cape Town is the fittest city according to Discovery, and the people also drive better.

Amy Green
September 13, 2018

Charity aims to keep poor kids in school

News, Our Health

More than 50% of South Africans live in poverty, according to Stats SA. That’s more than 30,4-million people - and Serame Mpato wants to do something about it.

Graeme
September 11, 2018

Findings of private health inquiry to be dumped?

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There is a risk that the Health Market Inquiry’s recommendations on the private health sector will be disregarded by government as they do not align with the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, warn health activists. But are the two mutually exclusive? And what are the government’s plans? HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green finds out.