Gauteng patients face increased hospital tariffs
The 4.9% increase comes into effect as many citizens grapple with Covid-19 related financial woes.
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#CoronavirusSA: Care for mentally ill under threat at Witrand Hospital
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.
Growing interest in African traditional medicine to fight Covid-19
“Modern science alone cannot be taken as the only method to fight the pandemic,” says Dingaka Association of North West president, Annah Rabotapi.
SA’s shady food industry tactics puts ‘profit before people’
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.
Dual pandemics at the centre of Women’s Month
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.
Pioneering holistic healthcare in Soweto
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.
Hospital’s alleged negligence costs a woman her hand
Although Namadzavho Kutama launched a formal complaint against the hospital last year, she’s yet to receive any updates from the Donald Fraser Hospital.
Corpse mix-up leaves Eastern Cape family traumatised
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.
#CoronavirusSA: From tourism to philanthropy for ABCD Concepts
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.
#Covid19SA creates two-month healthcare gap for moms-to-be
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.
#LockdownSA: Limpopo spaza owner feeds homeless people
“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.
Diarrhoea outbreak fears in Limpopo village
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.
Endometriosis diagnoses still a rare commodity
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.
#CoronavirusSA: District champions set to boost Gauteng’s flagging morale
Ministers from national government have been allocated to various districts in Gauteng to support efforts to contain coronavirus’ spread.
Traditional leaders can help end GBV
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.