Stunting in children a threat to SA’s economic growth
Health issues in children can have far-reaching consequences, explains the World Bank, right through to adulthood.
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Amidst water challenges, councillors train to remain healthy
Morning exercise sessions are improving the health and wellness of Maluti-a-Phofung councillors. It also gives them an edge when dealing with concerns, such as the current water crisis.
Free State clinic left to cope with a double patient load and no water
After a fire blazed through Vaalrock Clinic, the Brandfort community is forced to use the only clinic at their disposal, the Marantha Clinic, which is having far-reaching implications.
Family resorts to eating rotten food to cut costs
Eating putrid vegetables has become a norm for the Zibula family from KwaZulu-Natal and they don’t see the harm in doing so.
The project that’s generating an income for people with disabilities
People living with disabilities are often isolated from society, have difficulties being incorporated in the mainstream economy, and accessing education. One centre is trying to change that.
On-site residence facility to keep medical students safe
The newly renovated residence facility solves numerous challenges faced in the health care sector in northern Gauteng.
People, policy and politics: Soweto residents weigh in on the NHI
As it stands, the National Health Insurance is both contentious and revered. In Gauteng, both citizens and government workers attempt to sort fact from fiction.
Second wave of hormone shortage a crisis in SA transgender community
Health issues faced by the South African transgender community often go unnoticed, like the current scarcity of a necessary hormone that many need to survive, the community says.
Using words, dance, or music to overcome depression
Speaking to a therapist isn’t the only way to deal with depression and anxiety. South Africans are connecting to their creative side to channel their healing.
From Tzaneen to Tanzania: one man’s mission to be a present father
Fitness trainer, Nyiko Masango, is cycling from Tzaneen to Tanzania to raise awareness about absentee fathers.
Woman survives alleged human trafficking scam
Rising unemployment breeds desperation which in turn leads to people to be duped into opportunities that seem too good to be true.
Malaria infections decline sharply in Limpopo
If handled correctly, malaria could be eradicated within a generation, a newly released report finds.
Mothers and their babies at risk
The Limpopo health department denies there a shortage of medication crucial for mothers who’ve just given birth. They have just 72 hours to take it after delivery, but a hospital in Limpopo is allegedly sending patients home without it.
Fighting stunting and obesity with food
Non-profit organisation (NPO), Meals on Wheels Community Services South Africa is dedicated to providing wholesome dishes to impoverished people in Limpopo.
Lusikisiki Village Clinic: The seven-year fight for a permanent clinic ends
The community protested, activists threatened legal action and a settlement was reached. Seven years later, the newly built permanent Village Clinic is opened.