New report shows that 1 in 3 South Africans smoke
33.9% of daily smokers say they have a cigarette within the first 5 minutes of waking up.
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Comserve becomes a hurdle for qualified radiotherapists
Recent radiotherapy graduates in South Africa are facing delays in their mandatory year-long community service placement, preventing them from starting their careers.
Tribute: Prof Lynette Denny, a giant bows out Â
Denny was a gynaecological oncologist who dedicated decades of her life to cervical cancer research, screening and treatment.
Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why
Most individuals infected with the flu virus will have mild illness. But certain groups of people are at risk of having severe flu illness or having flu complications or death.
Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital brave cold nights with no blanketsÂ
Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg are enduring the cold without blankets due to a dysfunctional laundry service and faulty heating.
Mpox in SA: stigma may be keeping people from coming forward, getting tested
The recent cases in KZN and Gauteng suggest local transmission, as none of the patients had traveled to affected countries.
The Malnutrition Crisis: Prioritising the Health and Well-being of Future Generations
As the dust settles on the recent elections, it is time for the new administration to confront a silent catastrophe that has plagued our nation for far too long - the malnutrition crisis.
54 000 TB deaths driven by inequality
148 people die of tuberculosis (TB) daily in South Africa. According to the South African TB survey, South Africa is one of thirty high burden TB countries that contribute to 87% of estimated incident cases worldwide. Speaking at the opening…
Budget Cuts Force Closure of Shelters for Abused Women in Gauteng
On April 23, a 23-year-old pregnant woman, days away from her due date, was forced to leave a shelter provided by People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) as the organisation shut its doors due to budget cuts. This closure is a…
Gauteng: 38,000 on Surgery Waiting List
Infrastructure challenges, such as extreme theater temperature changes, and consumable shortages due to non-payment to suppliers, further extend waiting times.Â
Dr Chat GPT: Can AI improve healthcare in Africa?
New healthcare apps powered by AI are being launched across Africa, helping to provide fast, affordable, and user-friendly medical advice and lifesaving treatment to thousands of people who may otherwise have not had access to it.
Upholding public health over tobacco industry interference: is government doing enough?
Passing the Tobacco Control Bill would have substantial health benefits, reducing noncommunicable diseases and healthcare costs, and improving societal well-being.
The threat of crime is a daily reality for community health workersÂ
Community health workers in South Africa face significant dangers while performing their duties in high-crime areas.
EMS union says Limpopo has more ambulances than paramedicsÂ
The South African Emergency Personnel’s Union say the new ambulances in Limpopo may end up not being used due to a shortage of emergency personnel.
NW mother becomes the first patient to undergo a heart operation in a township hospitalÂ
The six-hour surgery, conducted on a Friday, was a success, with Vanstawel recovering well. This operation marks the first heart surgery at a public hospital in the North West province.