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.
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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.
Sambandou Clinic suspends 24-hour services after nurse assault
This is not the first incident of this nature at Sambandou Clinic, staff say they continuously live in fear as criminals do as they please.Â
Teen’s suicide sparks mental health concerns in Free State town
Mental health challenges among young people in the area are deeply rooted in broader social and economic issues.Â
Limpopo woman gives birth on the roadside after ambulance delay
Not long ago, a woman gave birth at the Siloam taxi rank after being told there are no ambulances available.