Toddler dies after being turned away from Praktiseer clinic
The nurse who was on duty refused to treat the child, apparently because they didn't have a patient file.
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Tshikota’s water crisis shows no signs of ending
Some residents buy water from those who own boreholes or private vendors selling water from the back of their bakkies.
Durban teen dies on the roadside waiting for an ambulanceÂ
Lifeguards administered first aid, and a bystander offered to drive him to Addington Hospital, just 2 km away.
Pit toilets in South Africa’s schools will be there long after March 31 deadlineÂ
The daily reality for thousands of learners across the country is that the only toilets they have available to relieve themselves are broken, unhygienic and structurally dangerous – often with no access to water and soap to wash their hands.
NHI is a pressing need to deal with South Africa’s health inequalitiesÂ
The NHI, designed to provide equitable healthcare access, continues to face opposition from the private sector.
No Usable Toilets in Philippi As Services Collapse
The situation is so bad that waste collectors don't take the garbage away because the sewage is running into the dumping site.
Eastern Cape hit by TB drug shortage due to global supply issuesÂ
National health spokesperson Foster Mohale says most provinces have been affected by the stockout.
Free State family waits 3 months for burial because of autopsy backlogÂ
The Pheko family from Botshabelo buried their son and brother last week, after waiting three months for an autopsy.
Why it’s difficult to reduce 56 000 annual TB deaths
One of the key obstacles is the persistent stigma surrounding TB and HIV which often deters individuals from seeking timely diagnosis and treatment.
Universitas Hospital gets Cutting-Edge Robotic SurgeryÂ
Surgeons will benefit from enhanced visual and tactile feedback during operations, enabling them to perform procedures more accurately and safely. Â
KZN floods leave lingering trauma
These downpours have become an unfortunate feature in the province and some communities have been hit by repeated flooding since at least 2022.
Muswani Village still without a clinic after 30 years
A resident says they’ve been asking for a clinic since the 1980s – but nothing has been done.
Limpopo villages struggle without a clinic since 1996
No new clinics have been built in the province since the 2013/2014 financial year.
Health budget gets mixed reviews from civil society
The decision to hike VAT instead of increasing the Health Promotion Levy flies in the face of scientific evidence.
Budget focuses on keeping healthworker jobs
While it's crucial to ensure healthcare workers are paid fairly, the wage bill can put a strain on the health budget.