Wading through floodwaters to access lifesaving medication
Flooding has eroded roads and washed away bridges. This has made several clinics partially or fully inaccessible.
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Heavy rains leave dozens homeless in Limpopo village
“Our furniture is gone, and my house is flattened – it’s painful. I’ve lost everything."
Climate disasters leave invisible scars
Women, particularly those living in rural areas, must be included in climate planning.
“He beat me with fists and kicked me” – Nurse assaulted at Thabong clinic
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Mental health programme brings hope to young people in Orange Farm
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Soshanguve learners risk safety crossing sewage-contaminated river to get to school
In addition to the fear of falling victim to crime, community members are worried about their exposure to raw sewage flowing in the river.
Two months on, new Free State clinic still understaffed
The health department has not yet hired more staff, citing budget constraints.
Delayed GBVF Council undermines national plan to end violence against women
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Social clubs in Limpopo offer lifeline for men in crisis
Community and peer support groups serve as the first line of emotional support. But these are not a replacement for professional mental health care.
EC father’s sleepless nights as son enters initiation school
Headlines of initiates dying or losing their penises due to botched circumcisions have become commonplace.
Free medicines for the poor: The key to unlock universal health coverage
Africa’s health crisis persists because governments finance too little and patients pay too much.
Anti-migrant groups force assylum seeker with HIV and TB off medication
For the past two months, he has been unable to access treatment due to blockades by the anti-migrant group, March-and-March.
New report highlights urgent need to address HIV stigma and discrimination
Stigma in the healthcare setting continues to be an issue, with people being advised not to have sex because of their HIV status.
Delayed health assessments leave people with disabilities waiting for grant payouts
Disability grants are reassessed annually, meaning that every twelve months a beneficiary must undergo a medical review to remain eligible.
U.S funding cuts exposed cracks in health systems
These funding cuts were not merely budgetary; they reflected an ideological agenda.