Listen: Cryptococcal meningitis – Health-e News on SAfm
News Editor Amy Green was interviewed on SAfm Radio on Life Happens with Phemelo Motene about her story on cryptococcal meningitis - the second leading killer of people living with HIV.
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COVID-19: Members of the public upset over restrictions on visiting patients in hospital
There have been allegations of racism related to the implementation of COVID-19-related restrictions on visiting patients in hospital.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Access to justice for the elderly
On the occasion of World Elder Awareness Day, the world is reminded of the importance of fully addressing the needs of elderly people.
Flu vaccination still needed despite a decrease in cases
Non-pharmaceutical interventions during lockdown resulted in fewer influenza cases but the threat of a resurgence of flu still remains.
Limpopo farmer plays his part to end hunger
Feeding one person at a time to end hunger, that is the goal of Limpopo-based farmer Maanda Michael Mafhege.
A mother’s plea for help to fund double lung transplant
A mother of two is desperately pleading to South Africans to help her raise funds so that she can undergo a double lung transplant.
Most Eastern Cape elderly in the EC express happiness at their treatment at COVID-19 vaccination centres
Last week, from Monday, the Eastern Cape health department ramped up its vaccination drive in an effort to meet its target of vaccinating 4,5 million people.
World Blood Donor Day: South Africa blood bank is stable, but more donors are still needed.
Despite the challenges they have encountered when it comes to blood collection, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, South African National Blood Service (SANBS) said, on World Blood Donor Day, that the country now has a stable stock of blood in their banks, but more willing blood donors are still needed.
COVID-19 to HIV Vaccines: lessons learnt from the COVID-19 vaccine development
Researchers have been trying to develop an HIV vaccine for about four decades without success. However, the successful development of a COVID-19 vaccine could provide lessons for scientists.
OP-ED: Government failing to address health needs of people with albinism
The needs of people living with albinism are not taken seriously including by healthcare providers writes Innocentia Mgijima Konopi and Aldridge Munyoro this Albinism Awareness Day.
10th SA AIDS Conference: Ending AIDS amid pandemics
South Africa hosted its 10th SA AIDS Conference this week and this year’s theme is 'Ending AIDS amid Pandemics'.
In Focus: Global strategy to end cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV
Cryptococcal meningitis is the second biggest killer of people living with HIV after tuberculosis (TB). Now, a global initiative, the Ending Cryptococcal Meningitis Deaths by 2030 Strategic Framework aims to get the gold standard drug to treat the disease – flucytosine – registered in countries that need it. By Amy Green for Spotlight and Health-e News.
National Cancer Survivors Day: Remembering a cancer survivor who gave hope to others
A cancer survivor, described as a hero in her community, and activist in rural Limpopo has died before National Cancer Survivors Day which was on Sunday.
Mothers2Mothers: Helping mothers live with HIV
Mothers2Mothers helps women living with HIV find employment and deal with the stigma of living with HIV.
You and your child can get prosecuted for cyberbullying, experts warn
Children found guilty of bullying and cyberbullying others may face harsher consequences. This is according to child protection experts speaking to Health-e News this Child Protection Week.