New medicine authority announces plans to clear inherited backlog
Regulatory body was confident of clearing applications of new medicines licensing within two years.
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Gogos receive first aid training
Elderly women living in rural areas learn first aid to be prepared in case of medical emergencies.
KZN woman is one of the lucky few patients waiting for an organ donation
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Human rights watchdog to investigate ‘rude’ nurse
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Abortion service providers face judgment from colleagues
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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.
Sewage-polluted streets plague community
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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.
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.
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.
Tertiary institutions should prioritise mental health
Could financial woes, family issues and feeling homesick contribute to students struggling with mental health issues?
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.
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.
Doctor sounds health warning bell for villagers
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