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Health department confirms outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Bloemfontein

News, Our Health

It’s a highly contagious disease and can be spread through close contact with infected persons, saliva, and faeces.

Molefi Sompane
August 23, 2024

A welcome board to the Mitchells Plain TCC

65th Thuthuzela Care Centre opens in Mitchells Plain amidst South Africa’s ongoing battle against GBV

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In South Africa, gender-based violence remains a major issue, with the country reporting some of the highest rape rates in the world.

Faith Mutizira
August 23, 2024

The Presidential Health Compact will be ‘meaningless’ without buy-in from all of society

Health, News

The health compact is intended to unite various sectors of society in addressing South Africa's health challenges, but the lack of consensus highlights the ongoing divisions over the best approach to achieving universal health coverage.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
August 22, 2024

Explosion at Polokwane Hospital injures three, X-Ray services halted

News, Our Health

Two hospital radiographers and a technician from the private company were injured in the blast.

Montsho Matlala
August 22, 2024

Gauteng Health summoned to legislature for failing to pay R1 billion to suppliers

Health, News

The department has a history of non-payment, which has previously disrupted services, such as halting surgeries at Leratong Regional Hospital.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
August 21, 2024

Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time

News, Opinion and Editorial, Research

The health risks of poor air quality are known. But it’s always been costly to set up monitoring stations to measure it regularly.

Health-e News
August 21, 2024

South Africa’s diabetes crisis: poor surveillance hampers effective response

Health, News

Despite estimates from the International Diabetes Federation indicating that around 4.2 million South Africans live with diabetes, the true extent of the disease remains unclear due to a lack of accurate and comprehensive data.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
August 20, 2024

Diarrhoea Outbreak in Barberton puts spotlight on water quality

News, Our Health

Health officials are actively investigating the outbreak, and local teams are testing water samples to identify potential pathogens.

Precious Mashiane
August 19, 2024

Operation smile brings new life to children with cleft palate

Health, News

Operation Smile recently conducted a life-changing programme at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg, providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries to 41 children out of 61 screened.

Chris Bateman
August 19, 2024

A woman sitting at her desk in front of laptop

Condoms are still the only protection against STIs like syphilis

News, Opinion and Editorial, Women's Health

This article, written by Lillian Roberts, is part of an African Alliance series celebrating 25 years of the inner condom in South Africa and the people who helped to establish the world’s biggest state-funded inner condom project. Dr Mags Beksinska,…

Health-e News
August 16, 2024

Mpox global health emergency: South African scientists say no need for panic

Health, News

Health experts are urging caution, especially for those traveling from affected areas, while South Africa's health authorities continue monitoring and contact-tracing efforts.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
August 15, 2024

Navigating Infertility: Alucia Mabunda’s Journey of Resilience and Faith in ‘The Quest for a Child’

News, Opinion and Editorial

The narrative delves into the emotional, physical, and financial challenges she and her husband faced while trying to conceive. Despite their dedication, the strain of fertility treatments, geographical separation, and societal pressures took a significant toll on their lives.