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South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care
The 2024 issue of the South African Child Gauge highlights how South Africa has sold its children short and failed to achieve what it set out to do almost a decade ago.
Bilharzia outbreak hits Limpopo’s Mopani districtÂ
Bilharzia is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms that live in freshwater sources such as rivers and dams.
Opinion: Why I re-joined a medical aid: Inequality gap in public hospitals will be the death of many South Africans
The Gauteng health department's response to Tom London's video is surprising because there have been countless reports about the dire state of the province's hospitals.
Qwaqwa residents say tap water is making them sickÂ
In response, Map Water stated it was investigating the contamination claims but noted that there is no significant trend of waterborne diseases in the area.
The Gauteng Department of Health is prioritising Public Relations (as usual) instead of making a genuine effort to fix public healthcare facilities
In response to the viral video by former 702 broadcaster, Tom London, about the conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital, two health unions have issued statements which we’ve published as is. Press Statement by the Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade…
The reality of FAS: a mother’s love and a lifetime of care for Tisha
In South Africa, where rates of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are among the highest in the world, there is an urgent need for awareness and prevention programmes to help women avoid alcohol during pregnancy and provide support for those already affected.
[Watch] Inside Gauteng’s Failing Health Facilities
Realities of Gauteng’s public health facilities: You may have seen the viral video of former radio presenter Tom London speaking about poor conditions and care he recieved at Helen Joseph Hospital. Complaints about the dire state of public healthcare facilities…
Stories from the ground: EC nurse fears for her life as clinics come under siege from criminalsÂ
The thugs would run to the clinic which is the only healthcare facility in this area and force the nurses to take care of their gunshot wounds.
HIV survey shows major gaps in Limpopo despite the progress made Â
The survey calls for targeted interventions for age groups most affected by HIV, particularly adolescent girls and young women.
It’s almost impossible to keep teens off their phones in bed – but new research shows it really does affect their sleep
Sleep guidelines recommend no screen use in the hour or two before bed.
No recourse for granny who suffered severe allergic reaction to medication from Limpopo clinic
Mocheko's family has not received any explanation or accountability from the Limpopo Department of Health, which had initially promised an investigation.
From the cinnamon challenge to ‘dragon’s breath’ – here’s what you need to know about social media’s most dangerous trends
If you value the linings of your oesophagus, trachea, lungs and stomach, then you’d be well advised to avoid all bizarre or risky sounding challenges on social media.
SAMRC president highlights dire state of South Africa’s health sector: calls for urgent reforms
The legacy of apartheid has resulted in an unequal distribution of resources between public and private sectors, leading to inadequate human resources and poor quality of care in the public sector.
Men have a biological clock too. Here’s what’s more likely when dads are over 50
As we know from media reports of celebrity dads, men produce sperm from puberty throughout life and can father children well into old age.