Foetal Alcohol Syndrome: Even small amounts of alcohol can do damage
Today is International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and the message from experts is that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
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Spate of missing children incidents rock Limpopo
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.
Cosatu adds its voice to mandatory vaccination debate
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.
Free State: Tsiu aims to reignite COVID-19 vaccine spark
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.
Oral health: Forget the fizz, says Limpopo dentist
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.
Cheetahs rugby star: ‘Hurry up and vaccinate!’
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.
COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe for people living with HIV
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.
Free State: Ladybrand COVID-19 outbreak ‘alarming’
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.
Child hunger: Growing scourge amid COVID-19 pandemic
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.
African traditional medicine: ‘Time to banish all fallacies’
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.
KwaZulu-Natal retains staff to bulk up COVID-19 response
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.
#VaxxedGirlSummer: 18-plussers crave ‘normal’ lives
A popular hit titled ‘Hot Girl Summer’ by American singer Megan Stallion, has fueled a sense of urgency among young people to get 'vaxxed' and live normal lives again as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc.
Limpopo public health facilities: Report paints grim picture
A report issued by a community-led monitoring group found that public health facilities in Limpopo face a multitude of challenges, including a shortage of medicine, long waiting times and dilapidated infrastructure.
‘PIMPDLOZI’ adds modern twist to ancient form of healing
This African Traditional Medicine Week we profile Thandukuthula Khambule who is affectionately known as "PIMPDLOZI". He is not only a traditional healer, but also an entrepreneur and self-confessed fashionista and says the two lifestyles can happily coexist.
Makhura lauds Zwartkops Raceway drive-through COVID-19 vaccine site
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, praised the Zwartkops Raceway COVID-19 vaccine site which reached a major milestone this week, administering 5000 jabs in only 10 days since it opened. He also thanked Tshwane's very first drive-through facility for helping government reach more adults.