Mpumalanga premier calls for multisectoral collaboration to fight HIV
The Mpumalanga province, which currently has the fourth-highest HIV rate among the country’s nine provinces, is eyeing a multisectoral approach to curb infections.
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Nelson Mandela Bay: Concern as COVID-19 vaccine numbers drop
Health officials in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro are concerned that the demand for COVID-19 vaccinations has dropped in an area where daily infections are on the rise despite the introduction of weekend pop-up sites in several communities.
Cancer patients: Relief as oncology unit opens in Mbombela
Travelling long distances for treatment is a thing of the past for Mpumalanga cancer patients, who can now receive treatment at the newly-opened oncology unit at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela.
Opinion: COVID-19 booster jab – are we ready for a third shot?
As South Africa continues to battle the third wave of the pandemic and is likely to face a fourth towards the end of the year, a debate has started around whether South Africans would be willing to get a COVID-19 booster jab.
Lung Cancer: South Africans need to be vigilant
With World Lung Cancer day having been commemorated earlier this month, Sunday 1 August, the Department of Health and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) have called on South Africans to increase their awareness of this dread disease.
#WomensMonth: Acting Hospital CEO has some serious verve
During Women’s Month, we celebrate and recognise the journeys of inspiring women such as Dr Nthabiseng Makgana, who is the current acting CEO of Pholosong Hospital in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
#FixTheGPHealthSystem: TAC turns up the heat
The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) took to the streets earlier this week to demand that Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Health MEC, Dr Nomathembu Mokgethi, improve healthcare services in the provinces.
Botshabelo residents see red after buying expired grocery items
Police had to intervene after a group of Botshabelo residents threatened to go on the rampage after buying food items which had expired.
Community mourns rape, murder of lesbian health worker
Family, friends and members of the LGBTIQ+ community in Limpopo have been left reeling by the brutal rape and murder of a young lesbian community health worker, in what is suspected to be a hate crime.
Breastfeeding: Mom takes us on a beautiful yet messy journey
Pamela Madonsela is a mom of two and has been exclusively breastfeeding for 15 months and counting. She shares her journey with Health-e News.
EFF praises Hawks following arrest of HPCSA CEO for fraud
The EFF has lauded the work done by the Hawks which saw Dr David Motau, CEO of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and former Free State health head of department, appear in court on Monday alongside his fellow accused on charges of defrauding the department of R8.7 million.
EC ambulances standing still as COVID-19 third wave strikes
Ambulances in the Eastern Cape have come to standstill with at least 300 out of 447 vehicles unable to take to the streets as the COVID-19 third wave sweeps across the province.
Mpumalanga Health MEC steps in as chronic meds run dry
The Mpumalanga Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini, has been forced to take action as several healthcare facilities in the province face chronic medication shortages.
Botshabelo residents blame alcohol for violence and accidents
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lifting of the alcohol sales ban recently has been blamed by the Botshabelo community for contributing to violence and car accidents in their area, while police have been accused of not enforcing the law.
World Breastfeeding Week: Donated breastmilk can save lives
With the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week in August, South African mothers are encouraged to donate their breastmilk to others, as it is a key intervention that can save the lives of at-risk low birth-weight infants.