US aid Freeze: Call for urgent plan and increased budget for health
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Lack of ambulance forces woman to give birth near hospital gate
She walked from her home to the bus stop in the early hours of the morning.
Five senior Gauteng officials fired over COVID-era Anglo Ashanti hospital corruption
The SIU uncovered serious irregularities in the awarding of contractors for the refurbishment of the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital which was supposed to have 180 ICU beds for COVID-19 critical care.
Chuene Clinic reopens three weeks after nurses’ rape ordeal
At the time of the attack, the clinic was operating around the clock. The clinic will not resume 24-hour and weekend services for now.
No more 24-hour health services for some Mangaung residentsÂ
Free State Health MEC Viceroy Mahlatsi says his department is struggling to retain staff.
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Experts warn of HIV crisis as PEPFAR funds paused
The result has been the closure of numerous NGOs providing HIV and sexual and reproductive health services to marginalised communities.
Frustrated Limpopo residents shut down Valdezia clinic, demand new buildingÂ
The Limpopo health department has condemned the protest saying the action seeks to block access to vital healthcare services.
High Court’s landmark SRD grant decision: a catalyst for Universal Health Coverage
Research on social grants in South Africa indicates positive effects on food security and suggests potential mental health benefits due to reduced financial stress.
PEPFAR freeze risks HIV treatment for millions in South Africa and around the worldÂ
The suspension of PEPFAR funding will have a significant impact on South Africa which has 5.9 million people on antiretroviral therapy.
Aspiring nurses warned against bogus colleges
Higher education spokesperson Fanie Ngoma says while it is not clear how many bogus colleges exist, it’s an issue the department takes seriously.Â
Some junior doctors struggle to find jobs, but aspiring medics are not deterredÂ
Despite an increase in medical graduates, the absorption rate into the public healthcare system has not kept pace due to budget constraints.
Patients lives at risk as doctors refuse to work extra overtime without pay
When doctors are not available nurses often pick up the slack.
All school and no rest can harm pupils’ mental healthÂ
Extended schooling could result in burnout and fatigue among pupils, which could lead to mental illness.
Suspect in Nurses Rape Horror Nabbed, Chuene Clinic Remains Closed
The suspect was released on parole in November 2024 and has already been linked to a series of crimes in the area, including an attempted robbery at the nearby Thaba Clinic. Â