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.
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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.
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
Epidemics and pandemics of new diseases arise in two stages. Firstly, the zoonotic spillover event introduces the infectious organism, in the main a virus, into the human population from an animal source.
Baby with Goldenhar syndrome gets life-changing surgery
Baby Ortica, was born with Goldenhar syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affects the development of the skull, head, and face.
New groundbreaking drug-resistant TB regimen to be available next year
The new regimen involves a combination of four to five drugs taken over six months and offers a shorter, more accessible treatment option.
From survivor to advocate: Lubabalo Mashiqana is championing LGBTIQ+ rights in the Eastern Cape
Mashiqana's foundation addresses healthcare discrimination, and mental health stigma, while supporting local schools and empowering volunteers to advocate for change.
A man who wears many hats – and safe sex advocate is one
Phumlani Kango is a proudly gay man, PrEP activist, writer, and traditional healer.
[Watch] Getting the right help, at the right time, is crucial for GBV survivors
Immediate support can help victims escape dangerous situations, find safe shelter, get psychological support and secure legal protection.
Children and the internet: helping kids navigate this modern minefield
The internet and social media are not all bad for children. Some online spaces may even help young people to manage their mental health.
New burns unit at Baragwanath Hospital set to improve patient care, research and training
The upgrade is expected to enhance the hospital's capacity to treat more patients from across Africa and improve the quality of care for burn victims.
Staff shortages, medicine stockouts plague praktiseer clinic in limpopo
The Department of Health has been criticised for not appointing more nurses, administration clerks, or a clinic manager to ease the workload and improve patient care.
[Watch] How easy is it to get an HPV at-home test kit?
HPV self-tests are vital for early detection of HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer if left unchecked. So we tried to see how easy it is to get one. Watch to see how it went.
Free State Health MEC vows to support foreign-trained medics get through board exams
The health professionals raised concerns that the exams required by the councils for registration were significantly different from those they had taken abroad, making it difficult for them to gain approval to work in South Africa.