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…
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.
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…
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.
The survey calls for targeted interventions for age groups most affected by HIV, particularly adolescent girls and young women.
Sleep guidelines recommend no screen use in the hour or two before bed.
Mocheko's family has not received any explanation or accountability from the Limpopo Department of Health, which had initially promised an investigation.
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.
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.
As we know from media reports of celebrity dads, men produce sperm from puberty throughout life and can father children well into old age.
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 Ortica, was born with Goldenhar syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affects the development of the skull, head, and face.
The new regimen involves a combination of four to five drugs taken over six months and offers a shorter, more accessible treatment option.
Mashiqana's foundation addresses healthcare discrimination, and mental health stigma, while supporting local schools and empowering volunteers to advocate for change.
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