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OurHealth is a project that trains and supports local activists and aspiring health journalists. Our citizen journalists (CJs)  live in rural and poorly-covered areas in South Africa, and report on health issues affecting their communities.

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PCC: Lack of health representation in climate commission raises eyebrows

PCC: Lack of health representation in climate commission raises eyebrows

The Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) is fighting to include health in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential Climate Commission (PCC). According to the PCC, its mission is to oversee and facilitate a just and equitable transition towards a low-emissions…

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Human Rights Day: Food insecurity looms large for millions

Human Rights Day: Starvation, food insecurity looms large for millions

As the country celebrates Human Rights Day today, South Africa still has millions who face the harsh reality of starvation and food insecurity. According to Meggan Volkwyn, FoodForward SA‘s communication officer, around 30 million South Africans are food insecure. More…

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