Disabled man denied education and healthcare
The Limpopo Department of Social Development is set to intervene and help a 25-year-old mentally and physically disabled man who has been denied his education and health care.
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A nurse drives school shoe campaign
LIMPOPO-As the school year kicks off and many pupils from rural Limpopo go barefoot, one compassionate professional nurse has started a drive to donate shoes to those in need.
Minister says no ban on doctors’ appointments
The Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, has poured cold water on reports that government is failing to place doctors and pharmacists in the public service.
Fake doctor arrested
FREE STATE – An intelligence operation between Crime intelligence and the Free State Hawks has led to the arrest of a man accused of performing illegal abortions.
Shelter offers abused women second chances
LIMPOPO - The Ekuphumleni Restoration Home (popularly known as Thy Rest) is a shelter that is giving hope and offering second chances to women who are victims of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, rape, human trafficking and incest.
Man to be charged with rape of cancer patient
A man alleged to have raped a 13-year-old cancer patient has been apprehended after spending months on the run.
Relief after a 2-year lipoma nightmare
For over two years Jacob Skhosana (75) from Extension 16 in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni has been hampered by a strange growth behind his left ear.
“I failed my daughter”
When Senamile* was three months pregnant she found out that she was HIV-positive. “I did the right thing by disclosing my status to my partner with the hope that I would get support.”
Getting to the heart of heartburn
Ash is used as a home remedy for heartburn – however, something that could actually bring heartburn relief is fighting obesity. This is according to Dr Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologists and assistant professor of medicine at Yale University, who says people are at higher risk of having heartburn when they are obese.
Gym-free journey to fitness
Obesity in South Africa is increasing by 70% in women and 40% in men – and we need to do something about it. This is according to the Department of Health, which reported the statistics on World Obesity Day this year.
Nurse training on contraceptives needed
Lack of proper training on Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) leads to a high rate of accidental pregnancies within the first year of use. In South Africa as many as 600 000 women experience unwanted pregnancies due to contraceptive failure. Globally the rated of accidental pregnancies is 40%. This should not have to be.
Village pensioners rely on health care workers
Aging is inevitable and as we get older tasks we previously performed with ease become more difficult – like looking after ourselves.
Woman battles bedwetting nightmare
*Thembelihle Mkhize (not her real) is 28-years old - and every night she wets her bed.
“Denial nearly killed me” says HIV+ woman
A young HIV positive woman who was prepared to do almost anything to hide her status has come to the realisation that living openly and honestly has freed her to realise her full potential.
Tsakane community demand better health services
Members of Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) have joined together with the residents of Tsakane Township in Ekurhuleni to march on Pholosong Hospital to demand better conditions.