South Africa continues to grapple with TB deaths
South Africa is recording higher TB deaths among HIV-negative people.
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Despite the risks, some pregnant women swear by isihlambezo (herbal tonic)Â
Research suggest that the use of isihlambezo is on the rise.
HPV vaccine: Who should get it and why it matters
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.
Surviving pulmonary embolism at 21: A young woman shares her journey
After emergency care, a heart attack, and a major open-chest surgery in Cape Town, Simamkele is now on a steady path to recovery, returning to her tourism studies.
Here’s what you should know about pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the arteries in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from the deep veins of the legs.
KZN family without a home 3 years after devastating floodsÂ
Noxolo Mthembu (68) and her family of 12 have been living in a make-shift shack in Inchanga, north of Durban, since they lost their home during the 2022 floods. The family, which includes nine children aged between four and 17,…
‘We live like pigs’: Limpopo villagers live with sewage spill for 15 years
The municipality says it has unblocked the sewage pipeline, removing all unwanted materials that had caused the blockage.
Free State psychiatric complex workers strike over pay and safety concerns
The ceiling is leaking, and workers are worried that it can fall. The walls are damaged, and the grass around the hospital building is overgrown.Â
Patients in 3 provinces claim they are forced to test for HIV at government clinics Â
Patients allege they are told testing for HIV is a prerequisite for receiving any medical care.
How a Tsakane community cooks and keeps warm with home-made coal
For just R30, they can buy three 20-litre buckets of duff, which produces double that amount in coal after processing.
Stranded EMS workers forced to sleep in patient transport vehicle after 14-hour tripÂ
EMS workers says they often sleep in ambulances when transporting patients out of town.
Years without electricity leave Limpopo villagers vulnerable to crime, risks healthÂ
Not having electricity means forgoing basic amenities like having a fridge and street lights.
Free State hospital reopens wards ravaged by 2024 fire
Despite a year-long investigation, the cause of the hospital fire is still unknown.
Toxic water from mine dam floods homes in Nyakallong – No urgency to move residents
Tests done on water collected by the community monitoring team and the Benchmarks Foundation showed high concentrations of arsenic, lead, copper, silicon and uranium.
The cost of beauty: Salon stylists and clients face hidden health risks
Exposure to various irritants contributes to contact dermatitis, which impacts both the beauty professional and the client.