Cybercriminals take advantage of health crisis
From ransomware attacks on hospitals to the deliberate spread of fake news on social media, South Africa has seen an increase in digital crimes during the lockdown period, writes Jamaine Krige.
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‘We cannot forget to care for the carers’
While South Africa prepares for advanced level 3 lockdown, medical and residential facilities for the elderly need to remain as strict as ever. Covid-19 has proven fatal for the elderly, which means their care workers have to be extra cautious to not cause an infection. Many have left their homes to move into their places of work.
By Jamaine Krige.
Can you still breast-feed your baby during the Covid-19 pandemic?
Breast-feeding protects new-borns from getting sick and continues to safeguard them throughout their infancy and childhood, but has this changed with the coronavirus?
SA ‘can’t afford’ to default on three-in-one HIV pill
The fragile gains made in HIV-testing and antiretroviral regimens may be undone by the unintended consequences of the national Covid-19 lockdown says SANAC Civil Society Forum.
Gauteng Health MEC seeks to ‘create balance’ with R55,7-billion budget
Although there has been a reduction of the budget in real terms, MEC of Health Dr Bandile Masuku says that he is hopeful that the department will deliver on its key objectives.
National GBV plan a ‘victory’ say activists
For years, civil society organisations and gender-based violence activists have called on the government to put policies in place to address the staggering levels of violence against women, children and the queer community in the country.
#LockdownSA: Charities highlight children in need
Under the current lockdown level, food donations may be made by charitable organisations, and North West and Free State communities rallied together to ensure that vulnerable community members are helped.
‘I was scared of hypertension at 25’
Although in some communities’ hypertension is associated with the elderly, young people do silently suffer from this chronic illness.
#YouthDay: Covid-19 complicates young women’s lives
Due to the national lockdown many young women faced unexpected challenges, such as income loss, contraception shortages and having to live with abusive, or homophobic family members, explains the Commission for Gender Equality.
#YouthDay2020: ‘My generation is about doing and being better – we aren’t doctor’s handmaidens’
Young healthcare workers are shattering societal perceptions of their profession and making healthcare systems more youth-friendly and accessible across class lines.
Gauteng health officials test positive for Covid-19
The two officials in the office of the Gauteng Health MEC tested positive for Covid-19 and, in a bid to tackle stigma around contracting the virus, have consented to be publicly named.
Covid-19 confusion at Mthatha hospitalÂ
Lack of protective gear, allegations of intimidation to not disclose patients or staff member’s Covid-19 status and being forced to come into work whilst Covid-19 positive are some claims made by Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital nurses against management.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, religious leaders build resilience
Across the continent, faith-based organisations have been vital in creating awareness about Covid-19, addressing gender-based violence, and countering coronavirus misinformation.
#LockdownSA: Nyangis Foundation serves Hammanskraal community
The non-profit organisation recently donated food parcel to 10 families in struggling to make ends meet in the Hammanskraal and Moretele local municipalities.
Covid-19 makes life ‘extra difficult’ for the blind
Virus prevention measures were drafted without concern for those with partial vision or blindness, say visually impaired and blind South Africans.