From tears to wonderful – a mother shares her story on raising a child with autism
A mother was devastated when she learned her daughter was autistic. With support and education raising her daughter is challenging, but ‘wonderful.’
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‘Necessary,’ ‘terrible’ and ‘confusing’—Health workers on the frontline react to the J&J vaccine rollout pause
In this special report, Health-e News spoke to healthcare workers and experts in all nine provinces to get their reactions to the suspension of the COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine amid safety precautions. Sixteen of the 20 we spoke to already received the jab and this is what they had to say.
Health-e News mourns the passing of board chairperson Celicia Serenata
It is with profound sadness that Health-E News announces the passing of the organisation’s Board Chairperson, Ms Celicia Serenata after a lengthy illness.
For TB treatment to be effective, consider the male perspective, says foundation
In South Africa, Tuberculosis (TB) affects more men than women. The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation has called for the consideration of men’s voices when designing treatment and prevention programmes.
‘What if I infect my baby with the COVID-19 when I breastfeed him?’- mothers share their fears
Although the immune systems of children and infants are resilient against contracting the coronavirus, moms who are exposed to the virus on a daily basis fear transmitting it to their new-born babies through breastfeeding.
Fear and stigma stymie COVID-19 prevention
Misinformation and the fear of dying are creating a stigma around COVID-19, with some refusing to disclose a positive diagnosis, despite the danger of spreading the coronavirus.
Third wave of COVID-19 in South Africa to be ‘bigger’ than the first two, expert predicts
With the vaccine rollout slower than expected, communicable diseases experts are warning that South Africa could experience a third wave of COVID-19 infections.
Why access to COVID-19 vaccines for Africa is a matter of global security
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, along with a group of former African leaders, are calling on wealthier nations to help reduce COVID-19 vaccine inequality.
Prof Abdool Karim praises ‘new standard of transparency’ in vaccine acquisition
As he steps down from the country’s national COVID-19 advisory committee, Professor Abdool Karim says government has set a ‘new standard of transparency’ in its communication over the vaccine acquisition process. Karim also dismissed rumours that he was leaving the committee over professional differences.
Battling COVID-19 and breast cancer at the same time – How did she do it?
This Limpopo woman was fighting breast cancer when she was diagnosed with COVID-19. Ntsako Manganyi’s treatment was already disrupted by the pandemic’s restrictions.
Improved maternal health in Limpopo a sign of success, but budget cuts loom
Limpopo public health facilities have seen an improvement in maternal health, but budget cuts may weaken the health system’s gains.
Young girls need more than sanitary products, survey reveals
The ♯HelpHetta Project seeks to address the needs of girls and young women beyond sanitary pads and hygiene products after lockdown restrictions revealed overlooked disparities.
More than 14 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been delivered to 22 African countries
The deliveries were through Covax, an effort co-led by the Coalition for Epidermic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Limpopo grannies struggle with the isolation life under the Covid-19 lockdown
In lockdown for over a year, Limpopo grannies have not been able to gather for regular exercises, access healthy meals nor medical check-ups, showing the isolating effects of the pandemic on the elderly.
‘Losing her to TB was the most painful thing I ever went through as a parent,’- a mother shares her story
A mother shares the story of how she adopted an HIV-positive teenager to give her a better life, and the pain of losing the child to tuberculosis (TB).