Human rights watchdog to investigate ‘rude’ nurse
LIMPOPO – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) visited the Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital on Monday after a nurse was captured on video insulting a patient in the maternity ward.
Abortion service providers face judgment from colleagues
Unbearable working conditions for abortion service providers at clinics have led to many leaving – will new guidelines on termination of pregnancy services change this?
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Investigation into the death of two toddlers in Limpopo
A batch of an antibiotic has been recalled in a hospital after the tragic death of children in the facility.
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Don’t share ARVs, health workers warn
For many living in rural areas who are HIV positive, sharing antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) has become a norm. But health officials say no one should share their medication.
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Khayelitsha’s guerrilla gardening changing its food culture
A collective is radically reclaiming its township from pervasive fast food outlets by encouraging youth to grow their own food.
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Sewage-polluted streets plague community
Residents choke on the stench of contaminated water overflowing onto their streets despite reporting it to the City of Cape Town.
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SA breastfeeding rate must increase to 50%, says Mkhize
Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed beyond the first six months of their children’s lives, but a lack of support from families and work commitments stand in the way.
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Protesting learners close roads to Elim Hospital
Visually-impaired learners barricaded roads with burning tyres in protest over poor sanitation and infrastructure resulting in the disruption of access to health services.
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Could eating insects make for a healthier diet?
More of a novelty than a star ingredient, insects are in fact nutrient-rich. Yet it has fallen off many a menu, despite its health benefits.
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Tertiary institutions should prioritise mental health
Could financial woes, family issues and feeling homesick contribute to students struggling with mental health issues?
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SAHRC finds rotting food in Limpopo hospital
Limpopo’s health care facilities face the scrutiny of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) – and falls short.
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Sugar, alcohol, tobacco fuels oral health crisis
Oral diseases affect 3.5-billion people, yet oral health has been largely ignored by the global health community, according to a new study.
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