NW elderly eagerly wait to receive COVID-19 vaccine jab
Senior citizens in the North West are anxious to receive their COVID-19 vaccine which comes with hope of surviving the virus.
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‘Vaccines don’t kill’: Church leader gets jab to reassure churchgoers
Phase two of the COVID-19 vaccination drive began yesterday with some church leaders 'showing the way' to reassure congregants who may be hesitant about being vaccinated.
Limpopo’s elderly worried: They don’t know how to register for the COVID-19 vaccine
As phase two of national vaccination programme starts today, some elderly citizens are concerned that they will be last in line for the COVID-19 vaccine as they do not know how to register using the online system.
One man’s ambitious run for mental health awareness
Many people’s mental health has been negatively affected by the pandemic. One local man, who suffered from anxiety related to COVID-19, aims to set a world record running to raise money for a mental health charity.
A suspended Gqeberha doctor is caught handing out fake sick notes—again
Despite a previous suspension from the industry body, and a current investigation, a Gqeberha doctor continues to hand out fraudulent sick notes. This week, the doctor was busted issuing a medical certificate without even examining the undercover patient.
This is how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected one of South Africa’s biggest cities
From the health and economic shock, disruptions of essential city services, to increased household vulnerability, the city of Cape Town is taking stock of the effect of the pandemic.
Guinea pigs and misinformation – COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a growing threat
Vaccine hesitancy in South Africa is a growing threat to fighting the COVID-19 epidemic but health workers remain resolute that access to a vaccine will save lives.
Nelson Mandela Bay drought leads to health scare, ‘fake’ news over drinking water
A viral message about illness caused by poor quality water has caused panic in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Residents are concerned about their health due to what they say is the poor quality of drinking water supplied by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (NMMM).
International Nurses Day: Working during COVID-19 is ‘emotional, scary and challenging’
On International Nurses Day, Health-e News spoke to three local nurses, about their experiences and the challenges of nursing during the pandemic and surviving COVID-19.
‘Inside we stayed for months and days’- the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of a child
The global pandemic brought distress for everyone around the world, yet children were overlooked. Now, a young South African author has published a book, penning the COVID-19 pandemic from a child’s perspective.
A stroke changed her ‘entire life for the worst’ but this stroke survivor found hope
Living with a permanent disability induced by a stroke, this 41-year-old woman wants other stroke survivors to drew inspiration from her life and know that there is a life after stroke.
Op-ed: A mother’s journey through the COVID-19 pandemic
What is it like to be a first-time mom during a pandemic? In this emotional op-ed Nadia Samie-Jacobs, from UNICEF, tells the story of Clementine.
This simple change can help reduce high blood pressure and save thousands of lives
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. While a healthy diet seems inaccessible for many, doctors recommend this simple change to everyday eating.
CCMDD: “The right medicine, for the right patient, in the right parcel, in the right place, at the right time.”
The Health Systems Trust reports that the Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme has alleviated an overburdened and under-resourced public health system.
Born Frees question freedom celebrations when women, LGBTQIA+ community live in fear
A new generation of South Africans are questioning what freedom means for women and the LGBTQIA+ community. The Break the Silence Movement says it intends on taking conversations about gender-based violence beyond hashtags.