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.
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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
Soweto woman’s stillbirths highlight gaps in maternal careÂ
Despite attending regular check-ups and the pregnancies seeming healthy, she still lost her babies.
Persistent rain hampers health services in parts of LimpopoÂ
The premier declared her intention to request the national government to declare a state of disaster in Limpopo in order to release more resources to rebuild infrastructure.
Limpopo Clinic closed indefinitely after recent attack on workersÂ
Workers at the clinic will continue to receive psychological support services.
Limpopo clinic reopens after nurses abducted and rapedÂ
The 24-hour services at the facility have since been suspended, and the clinic’s opening hours reduced to daytime hours on weekdays.
Unemployed doctors are only part of South Africa’s healthcare struggle
The struggles of other critical healthcare workers, including oral health practitioners, rehabilitation therapists, and mental health specialists are often over-looked.
Limpopo Health denies dysfunctioning mortuaries at Elim and Matlala Hospitals Â
Several families in Limpopo say they’ve recently found the remains of loved ones decomposing at two government hospitals. One patient who asked not be named because he’s a regular at Elim Hospital in the Vhembe District, says he saw the…
Buying spectacles from illegal markets can lead to permanent damage to your eyes
Spectacles cannot be dispensed to any person without a written prescription that is signed by a medical practitioner or an optometrist.
Broken washing machines at Bara highlight infrastructure decay
The breakdown of washing machines at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital has thrown a spotlight on the broader challenges of ageing equipment and deteriorating infrastructure.
Stroke among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles
The concerning trends of stroke among young adults are likely due to the increasing prevalence of modifiable risk factors.