While the majority of Gauteng residents want the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill to be implemented as soon as possible, they also want the government to not shy away from the serious healthcare system challenges the province faces.
Like other public hearings, residents want their facilities to be fixed before the implementation of the NHI Bill.
After struggling to find help for his brother living with the condition, a Limpopo man has decided to do something about it by establishing his own centre.
Slaughtering animals is a part of many traditions and beliefs. It’s a way of connecting with ancestors the needs of the family or individual and commemorating a celebration.
Societal beliefs that men are tough are actually suppressing important discussions about the causes that lead to suicide.
The Department of Health is facing claims amounting to over R20 billion. But with fraudulent claims, it is patients who are paying the ultimate price when much-needed funds are diverted to these bogus allegations.
Almost 775 vacant positions have been filled across the health care sector in Limpopo.
While health facilities say there are staff shortages, many qualified nurses and community service workers remain unemployed. Unions say these professionals should be absorbed into the department.
Cancer treatment is emotionally and physically sapping, but little thought is given to how it drains a patient’s medical aid or bank balance if they are accessing private health care.
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is difficult to cope with for many adults who find themselves with the disease, and the amount of time it takes to manage it is frustrating. The situation is worse when a child has it and the treatment available is not suited to their needs.
Thabo Ntsoeu has never been able to walk but this hasn’t stopped him from being a sportsman. Basketball is the only sport he has known and recently he has committed to reviving a team for wheelchair basketball in Botshabelo.
Gender-based violence (GBV) has been in the spotlight in South Africa recently with the many cases highlighting how unsafe the country is for women.
While strides have been made in fighting HIV, many men are still hesitant to get tested and remain unaware of their status.
It’s a misconception that all men know how to put on a condom. So this organisation teaches and promote men’s sexual health.
Drastic measures have been taken in KwaZulu-Natal to deal with patient complaints in hope they’ll be treated with dignity and respect.
