Patients Left in Limbo as MRI Services Collapse Under Pressure in Gauteng
The growing waiting lists raise serious concerns about delays in diagnosis and treatment, particularly for time-sensitive conditions such as cancer and neurological disorders.
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Closure of Free State clinics and morgues shows maintenance failuresÂ
Among the closed facilities are clinics and state morgues in Botshabelo, Phuthaditjhaba and Bloemfontein, where services are partially operating.Â
Tshiame residents forced to live with human waste as pipes fail
Residents say human excrement and foul-smelling water constantly flow through their yards and streets.
Patients wait a month to fix broken bones at Bophelong hospital in Mahikeng Â
Some patients had to fast from 10pm the previous night in preparation for the procedure, only to be informed in the morning that the surgery had been cancelled
How Community Champions are Strengthening the Response to TB
We must look beyond health facilities and prioritise community-based strategies that complement person-centred TB care.
The growing concern of early-onset cancers and what you can do
In my practice, we have experienced a 30% increase in the number of patients under the age of 40 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
U.S approves twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, but it’s unaffordable for countries most in need
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have indicated that this HIV prevention drug could be manufactured and rolled out at around $40 per person per year.
Botshabelo youth trapped in a cycle of unemployment, drug abuse and crimeÂ
The statistics are often focused on data from people who are in treatment. There is a whole population of substance users not in treatment who are not counted.
The dust that took us: The story of the youth in my community
In honour of Youth Month Health-e News asked community journalists to tell us about the biggest issues facing young people in their community.
Ageing hospital infrastructure leaves Gauteng patients in the cold as winter bites
The Gauteng Health Department blames the crisis on ageing infrastructure.
Who watches the watchdog: NHI’s centralised complaints unit sparks concern
The Health Ombudsman Professor says his office will collaborate with the NHI Complaints Management unit to avoid duplication.
mRNA technology transfer programme reaches key milestone
mRNA foundational technology has successfully been transferred to 15 partner organisations.
SAHPRA warns of fake licences and hidden health dangers in cannabis-infused products
Symptoms of consuming cannabis-infused drinks or snacks can include hallucinations, euphoria, paranoia, confusion, increased heart rate, and dry mouth.
Gauteng Health Slammed Over HR Failures and Sick Leave Abuse
There are currently 20 employees on long-term temporary incapacity leave.
South African expert honoured on global stage for public health contributions
I don’t believe the answer is to withdraw donor funding. Instead, we need a smarter, more strategic approach, continuing support while reprioritising which programmes and which countries are most in need.Â