Prolonged power outage leaves hospitals in the dark for two days
For over two days, the hospital operated at reduced capacity, relying on backup generators and prioritisYoing emergency procedures.
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Access to clean water and stable electricity could go a long way to addressing rising food poisoning in SAÂ
Experts stress the importance of education on food safety practices.
Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them
Integrating social media into sexuality education programmes has the potential to lead to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes among learners.
Hunger and mental health: study looks at how families cope with food insecurity
A recent study exploring the link between food insecurity and mental health found that coping strategies such as relying on less preferred foods or sending household members to beg for food were common.
No water no vote: Hammanskraal still doesn’t have clean drinking water a year after cholera outbreakÂ
Despite promises from officials, including recent assurances from the water and sanitation minister, clean water remains elusive in Hammanskraal.
Cough syrup recall: What is diethylene glycol and what happens when you drink it?
SAHPRA has recalled some batches Benylin paediatric syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol.
Patients wait months for surgery at Leratong hospital as non-payment shuts down theatresÂ
Patients at Leratong hospital have been waiting for surgeries for months due to the shutdown of theatre units caused by non-payment issues with contractors and suppliers.
Vaginal discharge: expert tells us what’s normal, what’s not and when to worryÂ
We talk to Dr Sibu Lubelwana about vaginal health and sexual hygiene.
Unemployed doctors: KZN health commits to fill vacant posts by end AprilÂ
The KwaZulu-Natal health department has committed to filling 120 vacant medical posts by the end of April.
Kromkuil clinic in Moretele closed after heavy rains and floodsÂ
Recent heavy rains in Kromkuil in the North West caused extensive flooding, impacting essential services such as the local clinic, schools, and shops.
Health department launches contraceptives vending machine in ECÂ Â
The machine is stationed at the Ultra City petrol station on the N2 in Mthatha,EC. It is stocked with items like contraceptives, HIV self-testing kits, lubricant, and condoms.
EC doctors drive patients to hospitals in private cars as paramedics down tools after robberyÂ
With patients in need of urgent transport to hospitals, doctors had to resort to using their private cars to fill the gap as paramedics downed tools.
No help for Polokwane man with nose overgrowth sent from pillar to post
Despite repeated attempts, Van Schalkwyk has been unable to get proper medical treatment.
Stoma reversal: year-long wait as province tackles surgical backlog
After a year-long wait marked by financial strain and limited access to stoma bags, Rinae Munuae finally got a stoma reversal surgery.
Lack of knowledge and awareness make rare diseases hard to spot and treat
Mahlatse Mashala's journey with neurofibromatosis sheds light on the struggles of those grappling with rare diseases.