Welkom man arrested for pouring bucket of poop on a nurse at clinic
Community reactions are mixed, with some criticising the clinic staff for delays, while others urge the public to be patient.
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Yvette Raphael, the HIV prevention advocate calling for the full package
Yvette Raphael believes everyone should have access to the full package of protection against STIs, and unwanted pregnancy.
Organised crime behind water shortage at Manapo hospital – FS health MEC
The chronic water shortages at Manapo Hospital in Phuthaditjhaba have been linked to organised crime, according to Free State health MEC Viceroy Mahlatsi.
Can stringent safety protocols prevent school drownings?Â
Training in swimming and rescue techniques, as well as public education on CPR and first aid, are vital.
Out-patients sleep on hospital floor while waiting for transport to specialised care in Limpopo
Rural patients needing specialist care often spend the night at WF Knobel Hospital, from where they are are transported to Mankweng and Polokwane Provincial Hospitals.
Female condoms: a game changer for women’s sexual healthÂ
Dianne Massawe takes us through why the inner condom is important for sex workers, people in long term relationships or marriages, and anyone who wants to have control over their sexual destiny.
Costly Warmth: The Health Toll of Indoor Fireplaces and Braziers
Indoor fireplace use often exceeds WHO guidelines for air quality, leading to adverse health effects such as aggravated asthma, bronchitis, and potentially early deaths.
Personal stories: Five year wait for cancer radiation treatmentÂ
Behind the protests against the long waiting times for cancer treatment in Gauteng, are patients whose lives are at a standstill.
Getting homoeopathic regulations right could help South Africa deliver better healthcare Â
Proposed restrictions in the Department of Health’s draft scope of practice could limit homeopaths' access to essential medicines and therapies.
Fewer people living with HIV in South Africa, but new infections are cause for concernÂ
New infections are particularly high among adolescent girls and women between the ages of 15 and 49. Women in these age groups have higher infection rates than their male counterparts.
South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression
The age range of 10- to 14-year-olds has been neglected. This age group is important because half of all mental health problems develop before the age of 14.
South African boys and young men most likely to stop taking their ARVs
Many people, especially men, move frequently for work. Seasonal and part-time workers often prioritise employment over health services and may not seek necessary transfer letters for continued treatment in new locations.
Mangaung informal settlements without water and toilets
Residents in these informal settlements rely on nearby streams or distant townships for water, sometimes paying for access or resorting to illegal connections.
Blocked and leaking sewage plague part of Tembisa for almost 10 years
The free flowing wastewater make it difficult to even walk down the street. In some areas, the roads are so damaged that cars won’t drive there.
Water from tankers should be safe to drink: What to do if you’re still worriedÂ
Many people who cannot afford to buy drinking water rely solely on water provided by the trucks. But there have been concerns from residents on how safe it is to drink the water from these trucks.