Calls for increased budgets in the mental health sector
The Life Esidimeni tragedy, patient abuse and suicide by health professionals are among the issues pointing to a dire need for better management of public sector psychiatry.
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Mpumalanga woman regrets ARVs ‘break’
Tired of swallowing medicine every single day for close on 10 years, Ntombifuthi Radebe (32) was misled by her treatment buddy who encouraged her to ditch the pills and forget about the arduous habit.
Mpumalanga woman regrets ARVs ‘break’
Tired of swallowing medicine every single day for close on 10 years, Ntombifuthi Radebe (32) was misled by her treatment buddy who encouraged her to ditch the pills and forget about the arduous habit.
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Disabled child refused a place at school
Out of the 32 schools that offer support to learners with cerebral palsy in Gauteng, an official at the Ekurhuleni district office has allegedly turned one family away, telling them there was no school suitable for their four-year-old with special needs.
File mix up leaves TB patient without treatment
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Pit latrines stench headache for Mangaung metro
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Contractors delay reopening of KwaMhlanga mortuary
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Obese 9-year-old turns to comfort eating after rape
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Disabled university students: Doomed without support
Disabled students at universities around the country, whose special needs are not adequately accommodated, could end up dropping out.
Suicide and forced silence: Rape survivor speaks out
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Providing food and comfort for the aged
Free State - A group of women have got together to help finance a centre to feed the elderly in parts of Bloemfontein.
