Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why
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.
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The Malnutrition Crisis: Prioritising the Health and Well-being of Future Generations
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.
Dr Chat GPT: Can AI improve healthcare in Africa?
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.
Upholding public health over tobacco industry interference: is government doing enough?
Passing the Tobacco Control Bill would have substantial health benefits, reducing noncommunicable diseases and healthcare costs, and improving societal well-being.
Unemployed doctor in Mpumalanga speaks out about the dire situation
Despite completing education and community service many doctors in the province are struggling to find work.
To win the fight against cholera in Zimbabwe, the approach must be changed
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.
Malaria can’t be beaten without political will and more funding
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.
There’s more to self-care than scented candles or massages, it’s a key public health tool
The emergence of self-care in public health is transforming the way individuals, particularly young people, manage their health.
Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them
Integrating social media into sexuality education programmes has the potential to lead to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes among learners.
Eye on crisis: KZN’s water woes could be fuelling pink eye outbreak
Insufficient water tankers and a lack of sustainable solutions exacerbate the "pink eye" outbreak in KZN.
Tackling climate change can improve public health in Africa – new report highlights how
Air pollution particularly affects children. About 56% of global air pollution-linked infant deaths occur in Africa.
Giving South Africa’s disabled children the care they need
by Chantelle Kriel, CEO of Casa Caritas. Most children with disabilities require care beyond what parents or primary caregivers can provide. In South Africa, many parents with disabled children struggle to earn a basic living, let alone afford the optimal…
How we talk to young boys is key to curbing the gender-based violence scourge in South Africa
by Dr Ntombifikile Mtshali, CEO of Shout-It-Now, a South African NPC that delivers youth-friendly, community-based HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health and related services in the Gauteng and North West provinces. Young children learn by imitating the behaviours of those around…
Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children’s lives
Hellen Gitau, African Population and Health Research Center; Blessing Mberu, African Population and Health Research Center; Kanyiva Muindi, African Population and Health Research Center, and Samuel Iddi, African Population and Health Research Center Housing is a critical social determinant of…
Way too many young people’s lives are cut short on our roads
by Dr Lee Randall an independent road safety researcher and co-founder of the Road Ethics Project Globally, young people aged 5-29 – especially males – are the most likely to die in road crashes. This is very concerning in Africa…