A quarter of SA children’s hospital deaths linked to severe malnutrition
New report details how the country’s law reform and health systems impact children’s right to healthcare.
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Activists welcome strides made in GBV cases but more needs to be done
The latest turnaround time and sentencing of perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) is a positive indication that the criminal justice system is taking the matter seriously, but activists want government to show its commitment through funding.
#NHIPublicHearings: Could the NHI be the messiah the Eastern Cape needs?
The province’s health system has been reported to be one of the worst in the country and residents live in hope that it will change with the National Health Insurance.
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Health-e News CEO resigns
The Board of Health-e News regrets to announce that Sibongile Nkosi has resigned from her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Health-e News.
Winning the fight against TB
South Africa is one of the few countries globally to have completely switched to offering shorter regimens for treating tuberculosis (TB). And the results can already be seen.
How KZN is trying to improve services
Drastic measures have been taken in KwaZulu-Natal to deal with patient complaints in hope they'll be treated with dignity and respect.
[Updated] South Africa rolls out new three-in-one HIV pill
A blockbuster new treatment is set to revolutionise the HIV scene and make it easier for people to stay on treatment and reduce the chances of resistance.
#NHIPublicHearings: Four down, five to go, what have we learned so far?
Across the provinces, the hearings reveal that people do in fact know what they want from a functional health system that serves their needs. But we have to ask, have people been adequately educated about the bill?
#NHIPublicHearings: KwaZulu Natal has polarising views on the Bill
While many showed fervent support for the proposed legislation, the parliamentary committee was also was met with scepticism over the funding of the National Health Insurance (NHI).
Health minister supports the reduction of sugar in sweetened beverages
Currently, the health promotion levy — implemented in April 2018 — is almost half of the World Health Organisation’s recommendation which research has shown could be more effective.
#NHIPublicHearings: Vhembe residents weigh in on the bill
Limpopo residents raise burning issues as the National Health Insurance public hearings kick off in the province.
Men can also get breast cancerÂ
Many believe only women can be diagnosed with this condition, but this is a grave misconception.Â
Makwarela water troubles far from over as taps remains dry
Some residents in a small Limpopo town say they have never seen any water coming out of their taps, despite having two boreholes.
Flowing sewage in Limpopo taxi rank is a major health hazard
Thohoyandou residents say they are fed up with the lack of urgency the Vhembe District Municipality shows in repairing burst sewerage pipes.
Skin conditions are a challenge, more so in summer
Despite it being spring, it's already quite hot in some parts of the country. For those with skin conditions, heat is more dreaded than welcomed.