Stressed and overwhelmed: South Africa’s teachers are ready to drop outÂ
South Africa’s teachers are increasingly facing chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, and even depression as a result.
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No news about investigation into nurse’s inappropriate Facebook comment
The department has been slow in providing updates, and would not confirm if the nurse has been suspended, or is still working, while the investigation is underway.
Legal challenges mounting against NHIÂ
While the NHI aims to achieve universal access to quality healthcare for all, it has been widely contested and faces scrutiny.
Eastern Cape Health struggles to repair weather-damaged facilities
Unless the province can get conditional grants from the national government it will be impossible to fix the damaged facilities in the short term.
Tembisa hospital open to the public, cause of fire under investigation
Some of the contingency measures in place include the diversion of ambulance services, only walk-in emergencies will be attended to.
Tembisa Hospital closed to new patients following emergency unit fire
Members of the public who are concerned about their loved ones are advised to call 011 923 2000 for updates.
Gauteng Health’s cost-cutting measures could leave patients waiting over 4 months for care
Reducing the availability of healthcare professionals in urgent, life-threatening situations is not merely a matter of statistics or cost-cutting.
U.S. funding cuts expose fragile global health system
While it is unlikely that we can fully bridge the funding gap left by the U.S., we can begin to assert greater control over our situation by exploring alternative strategies and resources.Â
Food or transport to medical care: the impossible choice many South Africans faceÂ
Millions of South Africans can't afford transport costs, which makes it difficult for them to access healthcare, even though services are provided for free.
Family in the dark a month after Limpopo psych ward shootingÂ
According to police, Ledwaba was allegedly attacked by another patient who was found on top of his bloodied body during a violent altercation on March 8.
Is a R1.78 billion start enough to rescue public healthcare?
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that the health system lost nearly 9,000 healthcare workers last year.
Africa wins when we prioritise women’s health. Here’s how
Funding cuts will have a significant impact on health equity; increase the barriers for vulnerable populations to access services; and reverse the progress made in the HIV response.
Child rape survivors and their families struggle to get supportÂ
A lack of trained police officers and health workers, and inadequately equipped courts often obstruct justice for children who’ve been sexually assaulted, leaving parents feeling guilty and powerless.
‘Doctors left scissors inside me,’ claims EC woman after operation Â
Nomveliso Nqketho is seeking answers after surgical scissors were allegedly left inside her during an emergency operation.
Durban clinic asks patients to buy their own pregnancy testsÂ
Some women seeking the removal of contraceptive implants or intrauterine devices face delays due to equipment shortages or lack of water.