OurHealth article leads to TV programme
Bethlehem. ' The SABC 1 TV programme, Siyanqoba Beat It, in December filmed the Mphohadi Lunceon Club after reading about this group of active seniors in an OurHealth article published in October.
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Children learn about human trafficking
Vhembe. ' Children from this Limpopo community were taught about the dangers of human trafficking during an activity day at the Matavhela Clinic in December. About 300 children, home-based carers, clinic staff and community members attended the event.
Home-based carer saves patient’s life
Vhembe. ' Quick thinking by a home-based carer saved the life of a sick man from the Mafukani Village in Limpopo.
Youth health issues under the spotlight
Bloemfontein. ' In December last year, a National Youth Camp was hosted here by the Department of Social Development to get young people talking about the health and social issues they face, and to help them find solutions to these challenges.
Free State clinic manager celebrates 20 years in nursing profession
Bethlehem. - Lindi Twala, manager of the Bohlokong Clinic in Bethlehem, in the Free State, recently celebrates 20 years in the nursing profession.
Babies can be born free of mom’s HIV
OR Tambo. ' Many challenges prevent pregnant women from accessing Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services despite a strong HIV management programme in the area.
Living positively with HIV
Lusikisiki ' Nontlahla Boyizi, a 20-year-old woman from Ngobozana Village in the Eastern Cape, was shocked when she recently received the news that she was HIV positive.
Pathetic conditions at ‘new’ clinic
Lusikisiki. ' There is no running water, electricity or even ablution facilities at the 'new' Village Clinic in this rural town in the Eastern Cape.
’16 Days’ event empowers E Cape community
Lusikisiki ' Gender-based violence and crimes against children and the elderly are everyday occurrences in the Eastern Cape village of Mcobothini. In fact, crime statistics for the area show that more than half (55 percent) of all women and children living there fall victim to violence.
E Cape medicine stock-outs critical
Lusikisiki ' Many clinics in the Eastern Cape are without essential drugs, according to HIV/AIDS adherence counsellors in the region.
Condoms still the best defense
Lusikisiki - Prevention is everyone's responsibility, whether you are HIV positive or negative. This was the key message of a recent campaign against teenage pregnancy held in Gabajana in the Eastern Cape by the Community Media Trust (CMT - Siyayinqoba Beat It), Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), the local AIDS council and other partners.
Granny struggles to make ends meet
Lusikisiki ' Life is tough for Mazitha Ngutyani, a 56-year-old grandmother living in Mcobothini village with her three grandchildren ' of which two are disabled.
Male circumcision takes off in Pmb
Umgungundlovu - The Medical Male Circumcision campaign launched in December 2009 by His Majesty King Zwelithini took an impressive turn few months ago when Imbalenhle Clinic embarked on a campaign to educate, inform and perform circumcisions in partnership with local counselors, traditional organisers, school principals and the community at large.
Local blood services low on stock
Bethlehem ' The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is currently experiencing a severe blood shortage in all regions. This means lives are at stake. "One never knows what lies ahead and it would be tragic if a situation should arise that a life is lost because of the lack of blood," said SANBS marketing consultant Irene van Schalkwyk.
Poor conditions at pre-school worrying
Vhembe ' The principal, teachers and parents of Matavhela pre-school recently spoke to OurHealth about the poor conditions at the school.