Jeppe Clinic renovations ‘on track’ for October 1 re-opening
Revelations that Jeppe Clinic – closed down by the Gauteng Health Department in April for urgent renovations – may not be ready to re-open on October 1 have sparked high level action.
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Stigma keeps women from seeking counselling before abortion
When Maria terminated her pregnancy in 2007 she had no idea how it would continue to haunt her.
MULTIMEDIA: From blesser to sex trafficker
Activists warn against the normalisation of the sugar daddy or blesser culture, where girls are lured into sex in exchange for material goods, bringing them closer to trafficking.
Young, pregnant and abandoned by the system
There is little support for young, vulnerable pregnant women – and this is fuelling the high number of abandoned and orphaned babies. HEALTH-E’s UFRIEDA HO reports.
Women use gardening to fight malnutrition in their village
The Bomme Ke Nako food garden project is situated 55 kilometres outside Kuruman in a village called Vergenoeg.
‘Rapidly increasing’ life expectancy but disease threatens progress
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Today marks first ever World Lymphoma Day
Today marks World Lymphoma Day and it is for the first time that it will be a globally-branded event launched by Campaign for Cancer
Financial problems hits Gauteng Health Department
Telephone lines to the Gauteng Health Department’s Head Office have been cut because Telkom has not been paid.
Plan to tackle heart attacks, strokes to save 100-million lives
Global control of blood pressure, salt reduction and artificial trans fats elimination could save 100 million lives.
‘Refurbished’ Jeppe Clinic is still closed
Jeppe Clinic – the government health facility shut down by the Gauteng Department of Health over Easter due to shoddy conditions – will not be re-opening next month as was promised.
Community calls for university of agriculture
EASTERN CAPE - The nation of AmaMpondo aseMpuma has called on government to revive Lusikisiki College of Education and convert it into an agricultural university.
Township hospice eases burden on state health sector
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, in a recent radio interview, said medical advancements in the fight against HIV was resulting in fewer deaths attributed to the virus.
Tax on sugary drinks by April
The proposed tax on sugary drinks is likely to be introduced in April 2018, although there is still disagreement on the exact level of tax.
Municipality refuses to rebuild demolished houses
EASTERN CAPE - The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality is fighting a second high court order instructing it to build new houses for more than 150 residents at New Rest in Lusikisiki.
Centre helps rural grannies to stay healthy
LIMPOPO – Over 100 elderly women in rural Limpopo are being well looked after – given healthy food, regular health checks, good exercise and even education classes – thanks to the efforts of a single old age home.