Medicine availability improves after depot takeover
The North West Department of Health has credited a government takeover of the province’s only medical depot with helping stabilise drug supplies in the province.
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Klerksdorp joins fight against Ebola
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Vhembe teen allegedly drugs gogo for drinking money
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Orlando West clinic without running water, working toilets
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Young family looks to education for hope
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Fears drive traditional medicine use during pregnancy
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Quake closes North West clinics, nursing college
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Searching for acceptance
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