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.
Limpopo residents raise burning issues as the National Health Insurance public hearings kick off in the province.
Many believe only women can be diagnosed with this condition, but this is a grave misconception.Â
Some residents in a small Limpopo town say they have never seen any water coming out of their taps, despite having two boreholes.
Thohoyandou residents say they are fed up with the lack of urgency the Vhembe District Municipality shows in repairing burst sewerage pipes.
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.
While the almost 70% price reduction in important tuberculosis prevention drug Rifapentine for 100 countries with significant TB epidemics is a breakthrough, the high cost of newer drugs remains a barrier.
The pharmacy profession plays a critical role in the National Health Insurance (NHI), says the department of health.
The price reduction has been extended to the public sectors of 100 low and middle-income countries with high TB burdens, including South Africa.Â
Activists say Treasury and national health department must abide by international health standards for the levy on sugary drinks to be effective in curbing the rise of non-communicable diseases in the country.
South Africa spends about 8.5% of its gross domestic profit on health services.
The shortage of vaccines given to babies when they turn 9- and 18-months-old within the Vhembe district in Limpopo has left mothers anxious about the health of their babies.
Other than seeing their children in pain and tears, parents caring for children who have cancer go through financial and psychological problems. They also adjust their lives to spend more time in hospitals.
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Intersex genital mutilation — a violent and irreversible cosmetic surgery — is still happening in many countries, including South Africa. Intersex children need to be protected.
Mpilo is a new app to make patients' lives easier by providing a seamless communication system, but some are asking if this is what the provincial depart actually needs.
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