US funding freeze disrupts HIV, TB, and GBV support services
Local health advocacy groups made called for a plan to reduce reliance on foreign assistance awards in future.
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Lack of ambulance forces woman to give birth near hospital gate
She walked from her home to the bus stop in the early hours of the morning.
Chuene Clinic reopens three weeks after nurses’ rape ordeal
At the time of the attack, the clinic was operating around the clock. The clinic will not resume 24-hour and weekend services for now.
No more 24-hour health services for some Mangaung residents
Free State Health MEC Viceroy Mahlatsi says his department is struggling to retain staff.
Frustrated Limpopo residents shut down Valdezia clinic, demand new building
The Limpopo health department has condemned the protest saying the action seeks to block access to vital healthcare services.
Suspect in Nurses Rape Horror Nabbed, Chuene Clinic Remains Closed
The suspect was released on parole in November 2024 and has already been linked to a series of crimes in the area, including an attempted robbery at the nearby Thaba Clinic.
Persistent rain hampers health services in parts of Limpopo
The premier declared her intention to request the national government to declare a state of disaster in Limpopo in order to release more resources to rebuild infrastructure.
Limpopo Clinic closed indefinitely after recent attack on workers
Workers at the clinic will continue to receive psychological support services.
Limpopo clinic reopens after nurses abducted and raped
The 24-hour services at the facility have since been suspended, and the clinic’s opening hours reduced to daytime hours on weekdays.
Limpopo Health denies dysfunctioning mortuaries at Elim and Matlala Hospitals
Several families in Limpopo say they’ve recently found the remains of loved ones decomposing at two government hospitals. One patient who asked not be named because he’s a regular at Elim Hospital in the Vhembe District, says he saw the…
Going to the clinic? Bring your own toilet paper, soap
Most of the people we spoke to said the toilets are often out of order with no soap or toilet paper.
Heavy rains force temporary closure of Free State clinics
Some residents have lost their homes due to severe weather, including destructive winds.
Moqhaka residents told to remain calm over dirty, smelly water
A pattern of water quality issues has plagued Moqhaka for years, including incidents of alleged contamination in 2020 and unfulfilled promises.
Angry workers disrupt health services in Botshabelo over contract terminations
Over 1300 healthcare workers, including nurses, clerks, and cleaners, are facing sudden job termination after Covid-19 contracts were ended due to budget constraints.
Free State families angered by Bloemfontein mortuary closure
This comes after the Bloemfontein facility was closed due to severe infrastructure issues, including electrical, sewer, and ventilation problems.