Staff shortages fuelling prison violence
A shift in Johannesburg’s “Sun City” prison may stack just two warders against up to 1,400 inmates, according to a new report that argues staff shortages are fuelling prison violence.
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SA doctor charts new course for WHO in Africa
South African born Dr. Matshidiso Moeti yesterday became the World Health’s Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. As she takes the reigns of one of the WHO’s most important offices at a pivotal time, the doctor from KwaThema east of Johannesburg says she has never forgotten the lessons South Africa taught her.
Former Gauteng MEC for Health implicated in “massive corruption”
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) wants to attach the luxury home of ANC Chief Whip in the Gauteng Legislature Brian Hlongwa on the grounds that the property is “the proceeds of unlawful activities.”
Soweto school garden feeds 500, reduces malnutrition
The food garden at Vukuzenzele Primary School in Mofolo North, Soweto has done more than just feed learners, it has reduced malnutrition in the area, according to Dr Bongani Ngema.
Cape Town TB activist to hear again
Phumeza Tisile, 24, was told that she would die three times before she beat extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). She survived but lost her hearing. Now, an outpouring of goodwill has given it back to her.
[Updated] Cape Town TB activist in race against time to hear again
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) robbed 24-year-old Phumeza Tisile of her hearing. Now, she is fighting to get it back through a national fundraising campaign, but time is running out.
True Life: “I will never get used to not hearing”
Activist and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) survivor Phumeza Tisile writes about how a misdiagnosis cost her hearing and what life has been like since.
Cutting the cost to conceive
For couples who can’t conceive naturally, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can cost ten of thousands of rands but that may be changing.
Study estimates 153,000 sex workers active in South Africa
First of its kind research released yesterday shows that South Africa is home to about 153,000 sex workers as a new plan aims to decriminalise one of the world’s oldest professions.
Study links birth control to increased risk of HIV infection
Women using the birth control shot known by the brand name Depo-Provera may have about a 30 percent higher risk of contracting HIV, according to new research. However, the link between hormonal contraception and HIV remains uncertain.
Check out Health-e News’ 2015 health calendar
Back at work? Get ready for 2015 with our event calendar, which includes everything from training and scholarship opportunities to ways to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
Local experts wary of early cervical cancer jab successes
Local experts are cautiously optimistic about last year’s cervical cancer vaccine roll-out after Australian authorities announced that vaccine is already showing positive results seven years after it was introduced in the country.
Halfway between help and home
When the voices stop and their thoughts become their own again, people with schizophrenia may be ready to leave psychiatric facilities - but the next step may be anyone’s guess.
Woman’s passion changes life for Tshwane children
It began with two children and developed into a passion. Now, Annah Ndlovu is hoping to translate her passion for children into real change in her community of Soshanguve outside Pretoria.
Rural Eastern Cape teen becomes community role model
Avelile was born with HIV. Now, the teenager from rural Eastern Cape never misses a dose of her antiretrovirals (ARVs) – and has become an example to her community.