Contraception in SA: What you need to know
Despite the majority of women of reproductive age using contraception, there are many knowledge gaps. Here’s everything you need to know about contraception in South Africa.
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Aplastic anaemia: Mom shares son’s agonizing journey
A mother from KwaZulu-Natal has shared her young son’s journey since he was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia three years ago – a rare blood disorder that requires a blood stem cell transplant in severe cases.
Leukaemia: Mahi’s mom hopes for a second chance
A mother has made a plea to the South African public to consider registering as bone marrow donors which will give people a second chance at life
COVID-19 data capturing is a challenge, says health dept
Numerous complaints from members of the public, who have not received SMS confirmation after being vaccinated, has prompted government to admit that capturing COVID-19 data is a challenge and the issue would be investigated.
COVID-19 vaccinations: EC celebrates 1-million milestone
The Eastern Cape provincial government is celebrating a milestone which has seen at least one million people having received their COVID-19 vaccinations. This means the province is a step closer to reaching populating immunity by next March.
Black stem cell donors needed as Oreokame waits for miracle
With Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation & Leukaemia Awareness Month observed each year from 15 August to 15 October, the spotlight has been placed on people of colour living with cancer who face devastating consequences due to the low numbers of registered Black stem cell donors.
Vaccination certificates: ‘Watch this space’, says Phaahla
The national Health Department will soon recommend the introduction of vaccination certificates to the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC); a move which according to Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, will "open up economic, social and religious activities".
Cancer in children: Early diagnosis, treatment key to survival
With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, experts are calling for more awareness to be created around the disease, as most cancers are highly treatable in the early stages.
Aquaponics: An answer to food security, sustainable agriculture
The waterwise and environmentally-friendly aquaponics farming method used at FinLeaf Farm maximises productivity on a small two-hectare piece of land and could be the answer to achieving food security and sustainable agriculture.
NMB warns of rabies outbreak as boy dies from dog bite
The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has been hit by an outbreak of rabies, which has claimed its first victim so far, a nine-year-old boy from Motherwell township, in Gqeberha.
Madimbo Clinic baby death: Family, DA seek answers
A Limpopo family has been left to pick up the pieces following the death of their baby a day after she was born outside the gates of Madimbo Clinic in Musina. Together with the family, the DA has since laid charges of culpable homicide and negligence following a shocking series of events.
HIV activist relieved to have turned ARV corner
After struggling to accept his diagnosis for years, a young HIV activist has put all his fears to rest and is relieved to have made peace with taking his antiretroviral medication (ARVs). The 28-year-old now realises that treatment is a lifelong commitment.
Mosehle: Beauty queen glides into new COVID-19 role
From flying the South African flag high on the international pageant stage to stepping into the COVID-19 battle, Dr Thato Mosehle has been appointed as the lead ambassador for the North West Province’s vaccine rollout program.
Shocking new wave of HIV, pregnancies among FS teens
In what has been labelled a ‘disaster’, a director of an NGO in the Free State is fuming following the release of HIV and pregnancy statistics which reveals a shocking new trend in the number of HIV infections and pregnancies among adolescent girls.
NCD prevention integration into global healthcare ‘vital’
The COVID-19 pandemic and the rising prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have exposed the underlying weaknesses in public healthcare systems, which could threaten the gains made against diseases such as HIV, malaria and tuberculosis in poorer countries, according to a new report by the NCD Alliance.