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Rural hospital in shambles while department spends half a million for CEO’s hotel stay

Health Systems, News

According to staff the hospital faces severe shortages of water, equipment, linen, and food for patients.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
October 15, 2024

Stories from the ground: A mother’s journey towards beating breast cancer

Health, News

Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka, a 41-year-old breast cancer survivor, shares her journey of battling and defeating aggressive breast cancer.

Health-e News
October 14, 2024

Old Age Home Hell Hole To Be Shut Down

Health, News

The facility had been operating illegally for years, with its registration denied due to non-compliance.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
October 11, 2024

Thrive by five: Two thirds of SA children on the backfoot

Early schooling protects children from violence, abuse and malnutrition

Determinants Of Health, News

Starting school at an early age can play a crucial role in protecting children from a range of adversities including abuse, childhood illnesses, malnutrition, and neglect.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
October 9, 2024

Conditions at Limpopo old age home highlight plight of the elderly

Health, News

Communities need to report these issues and support the systems that exist for older persons.

Ina Skosana
October 8, 2024

people showing lunch plates with bread and soup.

Old age home a hell hole for the elderly in Limpopo village

Features, News

The Limpopo Social Development Department is investigating the centre, with plans to relocate patients to safer facilities.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
October 8, 2024

an old room with metal bed frames strewn about

Stories from the ground: Families outraged by inhumane conditions at Vutlhari Old Age Home

News, Opinion and Editorial

From the outside the centre looked like an abandoned house, the paint was peeling off from the walls, some windows were broken and the roof was damaged.

Health-e News
October 8, 2024

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

News, Research

Smokers had higher levels of harmful bacteria – like Fusobacterium, Campylobacter and Tannerella forsythia – in their mouths.

Health-e News
October 7, 2024

TB in South Africa: delays in seeking care and the role of traditional healers

Health, News

Traditional healers are trusted healthcare providers in many communities, and recent efforts have focused on integrating them into formal healthcare systems.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
October 4, 2024

West Rand granny’s month-long ordeal waiting for a hip operation

Health Systems, News

The surgical backlogs, which have been attributed to a shortage of skilled specialists, has exacerbated such cases.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
October 3, 2024

The role alcohol plays in new cancer cases – landmark new report

News, Research

Physical inactivity and obesity, often associated with heavy drinking, also separately increase cancer risks but on top of alcohol makes this much worse.

Health-e News
October 3, 2024

“Atrocious management” behind the high rate of medical negligence in Gauteng

Health Systems, News

In Gauteng, poor management and resource shortages in public healthcare are blamed for the high number of medical negligence cases.

Yoliswa Sobuwa
October 1, 2024

Is HIV the leading cause of death in south Africa?

Explainer, News

What’s the leading cause of death in South Africa? That depends on who you ask. According to health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, HIV/AIDS is the biggest killer in our country. But the most recent mortality and causes of death report…

Yoliswa Sobuwa
September 26, 2024

Bridging gaps in healthcare: WHO partners with UCT’s Global Surgery Division

News, Q&A

Vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly, will be the focus, with the goal of reducing preventable deaths and improving overall health outcomes.