Staff say that a Covid-19 infection surge in the staff and patient population, coupled with a previous lack of personal protective equipment is not conducive to the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
“Modern science alone cannot be taken as the only method to fight the pandemic,” says Dingaka Association of North West president, Annah Rabotapi.
Researchers looking into the influence of the food and beverage industry on South Africa’s policy-making state that “increased transparency, disclosure, and awareness of industry strategies,” is needed to stop undue influence on the country’s public health programmes and policies.
Recently, Minister Nkoana-Mashabane launched 2020 Women’s Month, which will prioritise both how Covid-19 affects women, and the rising rates of gender-based violence during the country’s national lockdown.
The Chiawelo Community Practice is an example of how a focused healthcare system and good record-keeping can lead to quality care for all – and Professor Shabir Moosa wants this model to take root across Gauteng.
Although Namadzavho Kutama launched a formal complaint against the hospital last year, she’s yet to receive any updates from the Donald Fraser Hospital.
A bungle, that is being blamed on the Covid-19 pandemic, led to a heartbroken East London family being told the wrong body had been released to them, one week after the funeral was held.
A campaign in the Western Cape aims to increase awareness about the importance of wearing masks amidst the pandemic and it has also brought the community together.
Maternal healthcare has been put on the backburner, as the fear of contracting Covid-19 has left pregnant women without accessing antenatal clinic visits, says recent report.
“We started in May, and so far, we have prepared at least forty kotas a month, worth R12 each. We are hoping for the numbers to increase as we continue with the program,” says Themba Mathe, shop owner in Khujwana village, Limpopo.
Topanama village, in Limpopo’s Mopani District, has been without water for the past seven months. Residents, at their wits end, have started drinking water from a local canal, and community leaders fear a diarrhoea outbreak on top of the Covid-19 pandemic.
People who suffer with endometriosis face inordinate hurdles in accessing care for their condition, but believe they are warriors despite a medical system that doesn’t always believe them, writes Dalaine Krige.
Ministers from national government have been allocated to various districts in Gauteng to support efforts to contain coronavirus’ spread.
Government is encouraging traditional leaders to become involved in the fight against Gender Based Violence, especially in rural areas where some customs violate the human rights of women.
South African health care workers are increasingly testing positive for Covid-19 as cases rise across the continent, with South Africa no exception.
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