WHO Africa concerned about health workers testing positive for Covid-19
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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Latest research suggests a higher Covid-19 death toll than officially recorded
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.
South Africans support Health Promotion Levy after successful mass media campaign
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.
Lockdown restrictions leaves adoptable children hanging
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…
Child abuse case opened after toddler ‘forced to smoke and drink’ on camera
A woman from a village in the Nzhelele area, Limpopo, was caught on camera offering dagga and alcohol to a child.
#LockdownSA: Millions of learners to receive healthy meals again
With courts reinstating NSNP meals for all learners – whether they are back at school or not – Limpopo educators, parents and children rejoice.
Shut schools down says COSAS
Children need to be removed from classrooms immediately – as one life lost is one life too many, writes Douglas Ngobeni, COSAS spokesperson
Come rain or shine, taxi windows must be open
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.
‘Promising’ preliminary Covid-19 vaccine trial results
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.
Covid-19 fast-tracks digital health programs
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.
Perceptions of masculinity stop men reporting abuse
Abuse knows no gender, and according to experts, men struggle with acknowledging their abuse due to shame and embarrassment.
Know your food labels
Eating healthy is about understanding the ingredients in your food. Don't be fooled by confusing labels, writes Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla.
Mkhize pleads with South Africans
The Health Minister has expressed concern at the Covid-19 fatigue that has set in amongst South Africans
The journey towards SA’s momentous GBV plan
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.
Covid-19 isolation period decreased to 10 days
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.