The moment of truth has arrived for the Free State Department of Health following the release of the Ritshidze report – detailing all its shortcomings – which was presented at a community accountability meeting in the Batho location on Thursday.
As South Africans mark World Suicide Prevention Day, experts warn that many people who suffer from mental health issues either don’t know where to get help, or refuse to do so due to stigma.
Young people in South Africa have been particularly hard hit by the country’s spiralling unemployment rate, with many turning to substance abuse and developing depression as they see no way out of their situation.
Limpopo’s already severe shortage of nursing staff could become critical as the Limpopo Nursing College risks losing its accreditation after failing to admit new trainees for the past two years.
Today is International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and the message from experts is that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
The month of August – in which women are celebrated – ended tragically when at least six children went missing in Limpopo. Four were later found dead in three separate incidents.
Discovery’s decision to implement mandatory vaccination at its workplaces from early next year has irked Cosatu, South Africa’s largest trade union, forcing them to weigh in on the controversial matter.
The Free State Department of Health, headed by MEC Montsheng Tsiu, will extend its vaccination drive to taxi ranks and shopping malls with the hope of reigniting the initial COVID-19 vaccination buzz which has died down in recent weeks.
A Limpopo dentist is offering free oral health screening services as the country marks National Oral Health Awareness Month this September – and has urged people to stay away from fizzy, sugary drinks which are the main tooth decay culprits.
Leading by example, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs rugby team recently got vaccinated against COVID-19 and is now encouraging their supporters to do the same so that they can attend games at stadiums again.
People living with HIV should not be afraid of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and should rather discuss any concerns they may have with a medical practitioner, instead of relying on fake news.
The Ladybrand Primary School in the Free State is causing the province’s department of education major concern after 87 learners tested positive for COVID-19 this week. This latest outbreak comes days after Grey College Secondary reopened their doors after experiencing a spike early August.
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely exacerbated child hunger and malnutrition, with millions of South African households reportedly running out of money to buy food during the hard lockdown last year.
Today is African Traditional Medicine Day and local healers are hoping to clear the air when it comes to misconceptions about traditional healing. They have called for ubungoma, meaning the 'gift of healing' through a sangoma, to be respected.
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has extended the contracts of temporary staff to boost the province’s response to the current third wave of the COIVD-19 pandemic and to also bulk up for the potential fourth wave.
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