Emergency vaccination to curb measles outbreak in Gauteng
The City of Johannesburg is launching an emergency measles vaccination campaign following after 11 cases of the the illness have been reported in Gauteng.
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African leaders discuss healthcare innovation
KWA-ZULU NATAL – Representatives from over 20 African countries met for the Innovation Effect conference at the Durban International Convention Centre where they discussed health innovations and research in Africa, as well as how to address major health issues facing the continent.
Gogolympics draw over a 1000 grannies
KWA-ZULU NATAL – A stadium packed with spectators cheering on elderly participants as they competed in jukskei, rugby ball throw, athletics events, soccer, netball and other ball games. This was the scene at the 2017 Gogolympics.
R14.4 billion for Eastern Cape health
Embattled hospitals across the Eastern Cape – where health services have been shoddy and people reliant on state healthcare have been driven to protest action – will be receiving a welcome boost in resources.
The heavy impact of urban diets
Pumpkin leaves, sweet potatoes, Hugo beans, baby black jacks and wild fruits have been rejected in favour of a more westernised diet of processed meats, fast food and oily treats leading to a host of health problems.
Far East Rand hospital crisis
Overcrowded wards, a shortage of blankets, broken showers and no hot water – these are among the shocking conditions patients face when admitted to the Far East Rand Hospital in Springs.
‘I am HIV positive not cursed’
Mpumalanga – A young man, diagnosed with HIV and advised to start anti-retroviral treatment, chose instead to please his family and turn to the church for help.
Limpopo woman gives birth on the street
A pregnant woman, who was sent home after arriving at her local clinic with severe abdominal pains, gave birth to a healthy baby girl in the street a short while later.
Welcome relief for Elephantiasis mother
Linah Kekana, a 45 year- old Alexandra woman who is virtually immobile after contracting Elephantiasis in her left leg 12 years ago, will be receiving a social grant until she can have the surgery needed to remedy her condition.
Community accuse mom of neglecting disabled son
Months after authorities were alerted to the plight of a severely neglected 25 year-old handicapped man, nothing has been done to help him.
Toilet horror at Vhembe’s Home Affairs offices
LIMPOPO - The toilets at the Vhembe district Home Affairs offices in Limpopo have not been cleaned for so long that the local community now believes they are an actual health hazard.
Jeppe Clinic closed down for renovations
Jeppe Clinic, one of the biggest government health facilities serving the high-density community of the Johannesburg CBD, has been temporarily closed.
Waterval villagers encouraged by new stadium
LIMPOPO - The renovation of the Waterval Stadium, near Elim Hospital has brought hope and happiness to the residents as they will now have a proper place to exercise.
New health services a hit with Alex youth
The recent introduction of a youth-friendly service at Masakhane Clinic in Alexandra township has been heralded by many young people as a move that will encourage them to access public health care more often and easily.
SANBS blood banks dry up
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is facing a serious shortage of type O blood with just over a day and a half supply in its blood banks across the country. The blood donor organisation has appealed to citizens to make donations as a matter of urgency and become regular blood donors.