#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.
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#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.
SECTION27 on NHI: ‘Fix SA’s public healthcare system first’
As the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill winds its way through parliament, a human rights organisation has urged government to address inequalities within the public healthcare system before the legislation comes into effect.
World Hepatitis Day 2021: Hepatitis Can’t Wait
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infections remain two of the major healthcare challenges in the twenty-first century. Health-e News reports on World Hepatitis Day which was observed yesterday and tells you everything you need to know from hepatitis A to E.
EC targets population immunity as COVID-19 third wave hits
The Eastern Cape Province is aiming to achieve population immunity by March next year with a target of vaccinating 4.5 million people by that time – this as the province officially confirmed the arrival of the third COVID-19 wave this week.
COVID-19: Nearly 50% of South Africans prefer prayer over jab
A new survey has revealed that 47% of South Africans believe that prayer is more effective than a COVID-19 vaccine in preventing infection. This finding forms part of a study conducted by Afrobarometer in a week in which the country has just passed the seven million mark for the number of doses administered.
Out-of-stock: No end in sight to contraceptives shortage
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on pharmacies across the country in the face of a contraceptives shortage which has plagued parts of South Africa for almost 18 months and counting.