Almost 60 percent more people have died in recent weeks from natural causes suggesting that the Covid-19 death toll is higher than officially recorded. This is according to the latest data released by the SA Medical Research Council.
Public backing for government interventions to combat South Africa’s obesity epidemic increased significantly during the period where a national mass media campaign aired, according to Healthy Living Alliance, Health-e News Service, Vital Strategies and other organisations spearheading the campaign.
Places of safety for abandoned children are finding themselves having to rely more on each other as many reach maximum capacity meaning they can no longer take in children. Lockdown ramification These unusual circumstances are because of lockdown measures that were imposed in March, where the…
A woman from a village in the Nzhelele area, Limpopo, was caught on camera offering dagga and alcohol to a child.
With courts reinstating NSNP meals for all learners – whether they are back at school or not – Limpopo educators, parents and children rejoice.
Children need to be removed from classrooms immediately – as one life lost is one life too many, writes Douglas Ngobeni, COSAS spokesperson
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that domestically travelling taxis may be filled to 100% capacity, with the South African Medical Association warning that spending 20 minutes or more in a poorly ventilated taxi will increase one’s chances of contracting Covid-19.
Scientists have been working furiously to find a vaccine against Covid-19, and initial findings show positive results from the United Kingdom trial where the vaccine was tested on 1 077 healthy adults.
Digital health innovations are one promising option for improving Africa’s healthcare systems and services – but be wary of how the digital divide manifests, says experts.
Abuse knows no gender, and according to experts, men struggle with acknowledging their abuse due to shame and embarrassment.
Eating healthy is about understanding the ingredients in your food. Don't be fooled by confusing labels, writes Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla.
The Health Minister has expressed concern at the Covid-19 fatigue that has set in amongst South Africans
Mandisa Khanyile, Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence founder, sheds some light on the chronology and intention of the national strategic plan on gender-based violence and femicide.
For mild Covid-19 cases, “virus cultures are generally only positive for eight to nine days after symptom onset,” says Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize.
The township is one of the coronavirus hotspot areas in the City of Ekurhuleni.
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