Tackling mental health in the workplace
In 2017, a survey by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealed that just one in six employees with mental illness said they felt comfortable disclosing their condition to their manager.
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Listeriosis under control, says Minister
The Listeriosis epidemic is under control now that meat products from Enterprise and Rainbow Chickens have been recalled, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi told Parliament yesterday.
Research warns of chiskop risk
Two recent studies conducted by the University of Cape Town and published in the latest SA Medical Journal have found significant contamination of hair clippers with blood and blood-borne viruses, especially Hepatitis B.
NW strike could resume this week
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has promised to bring health services in the entire North West province to a halt on Wednesday (16 May) if there was no progress in negotiations with government.
New crackdown on smoking
People will not be allowed to smoke in cars with other passengers and restaurants will no longer be able to reserve space for smokers, according to a new Bill.
No more victim blaming: Preventing HIV in young women
An estimated 2 000 new HIV infections occur in young women and girls every week in South Africa. Two high-profile programmes are aiming to address this crisis. In this joint Spotlight/Health-e News Service special investigation goes beyond the bells and whistles and asks what difference these programmes are really making. By AMY GREEN.
One woman’s feeding quest through an inner-city farm
Hidden away in the Joburg inner city, unknown to thousands of people who pass by every day, is a small farm producing massive quantities of fresh vegetables and healthy juices.
Abortion access in SA: A ‘disaster’
A new report highlights the importance of abortion access to women's rights but the country is failing to fully implement its progressive termination of pregnancy laws.
Lancet editor calls for suspension of UNAIDS head
The editor-in-chief of the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, has joined calls for UNAIDS executive director Michel Sidibé to be suspended after his controversial handling of sexual assault accusations.
NW health strike partially suspended
NORTH-WEST – While the ongoing health workers strike that has brought North West province hospitals to a standtill has not officially ended, union members have agreed to a “cooling off” period that will see skeleton staff reporting for duty from Thursday.
School nutrition programme improves children’s concentration
Learners who get free meals at school as part of the National School Nutrition Programme are more likely to concentrate in class, be punctual, attend school regularly.
Aspen boosts local medicine manufacture
South Africa has opened Africa’s first facility to safely manufacture specialised medicine with highly potent active ingredients that are usually toxic.
Medical cannabis confusion in South Africa
While the Western Cape High Court ruled on the use of medical cannabis last year, most South Africans remain confused on the issue, including some members of the South African Police Service.
North West hospitals slightly calmer
Tshepong Hospital in the North West is still being blocked by striking workers, but the situation at other provincial hospitals appears slightly calmer amid a large police presence.
Mentally ill man left alone after mom’s death
LIMPOPO – The plight of a 27-year-old mentally and physically handicapped man from Mpheni village, outside Louis Trichard is growing increasingly worse as nobody is looking after him and a loan shark retains possession of his social grant card.