Opinion and Editorial

A nurse taking patient's blood pressure measurement

Stories from the ground: North West nurse disheartened by persistent medicine shortages

News, Opinion and Editorial

I am a professional nurse at Jericho clinic in the North West. I have been working at this clinic since April 2021 after leaving Unit 9 clinic in Ngaka Modiri, also in the North West. I left Unit 9 in…

Health-e News
July 19, 2024

Cancer patients express joy as oncology unit opens at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela.

South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track

Health Systems, News, Opinion and Editorial

South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. Indicators confirm that there are system-wide failures.

Health-e News
July 11, 2024

Close up of doctors' hands typing on a tablet

Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles

News, Opinion and Editorial, Research

Testing at the point of care – where the patient is being treated – saves time that would have been spent waiting for results to come back from a laboratory.

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June 27, 2024

Romantic breakups can spark severe trauma in young people – new study

News, Opinion and Editorial, Research

Mental healthcare providers and student counselling services should recognise the possible intensity of breakups and consider screening for post-traumatic stress symptoms following a breakup.

Health-e News
June 18, 2024

Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why

News, Opinion and Editorial

Most individuals infected with the flu virus will have mild illness. But certain groups of people are at risk of having severe flu illness or having flu complications or death.

Health-e News
June 10, 2024

The Malnutrition Crisis: Prioritising the Health and Well-being of Future Generations

News, Opinion and Editorial

As the dust settles on the recent elections, it is time for the new administration to confront a silent catastrophe that has plagued our nation for far too long - the malnutrition crisis.

Health-e News
June 6, 2024

Dr Chat GPT: Can AI improve healthcare in Africa?

News, Opinion and Editorial

New healthcare apps powered by AI are being launched across Africa, helping to provide fast, affordable, and user-friendly medical advice and lifesaving treatment to thousands of people who may otherwise have not had access to it.

Health-e News
June 3, 2024

Upholding public health over tobacco industry interference: is government doing enough?

News, Opinion and Editorial

Passing the Tobacco Control Bill would have substantial health benefits, reducing noncommunicable diseases and healthcare costs, and improving societal well-being.

Health-e News
May 31, 2024

Unemployed doctor in Mpumalanga speaks out about the dire situation

Health Systems, News, Opinion and Editorial

Despite completing education and community service many doctors in the province are struggling to find work.

Health-e News
May 7, 2024

People collecting water from a river in Mbire, Zimbabwe.

To win the fight against cholera in Zimbabwe, the approach must be changed

News, Opinion and Editorial

More than 600 people have died from cholera, and over 35,000 have been infected. To prevent people from continuously falling sick and to save lives, Zimbabwe has to invest in its water sanitation and hygiene.

Health-e News
May 6, 2024

Malaria can’t be beaten without political will and more funding

News, Opinion and Editorial

Malaria elimination costs more than malaria control. In countries like South Africa, which is in the cusp of elimination, investment in malaria must be increased and sustained to prevent the re-establishment of malaria.

Health-e News
April 25, 2024

There’s more to self-care than scented candles or massages, it’s a key public health tool

Home, Opinion and Editorial

The emergence of self-care in public health is transforming the way individuals, particularly young people, manage their health.

Health-e News
April 22, 2024

Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them

News, Opinion and Editorial, Research

Integrating social media into sexuality education programmes has the potential to lead to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes among learners.