A look back at PMTCT
In January, South Africa will begin initiating HIV-positive pregnant women on life-long antiretrovirals (ARVs). OurHealth looks at how far South Africa’s come in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission.
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Children blame defaulting for mother’s death
Thabang Malekutu, 18, is raising three younger siblings following his mother’s recent death due to AIDS-related illnesses after she defaulted on treatment.
Tshwane organisations to march against nyaope
About 40 Tshwane NGOs have vowed to march against the drug use plaguing their communities and to send a clear message to drug dealers that their presence is not welcomed.
Distance not the only barrier between disabled and care
Ramps, floor lighting and sign language interpreters are just a few of the simple things disabled people say they need to access health care but few health facilities are well-equipped.
Soshanguve entrepreneur reaches out to nyaope addicts
When litter in his neighbourhood reached ridiculous proportions, Abraham Maboya decided to start a recycling project – and employ people that most community members had all but written off.
Learners endure years of blocked toilets
Thengwe Secondary School boarders say they have endured years of overflowing toilets that send dirty water into hallways and rooms.
Awards recognise leaders among men who have sex with men
Mpumalanga’s Gert Sibande District recently recognised 24 leaders from the local community of men who have sex with men (MSM) for making a difference in their communities and fighting homophobia.
Evicted residents still without services two years later
In 2012, Jouberton residents were evicted from what was allegedly municipal land. Two years, more than 500 households share just three water taps.
Sex workers demand representation on district AIDS council
Sex workers are asking for representation on the Northern Cape’s John Taolo Gaetsewe District AIDS Council as sex work soars in local mining community.
Man sent from pillar to post for mystery condition
Ntodeni Kwinda says he has been sent from one health facility to another but no one can say why his cheek has continued to swell painfully for four years.
Early treatment credited with curing baby of TB
Earlier this year, OurHealth brought you the story of 7-month-old Kgaogelo who had been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Now, her mother credits early treatment for saving the baby’s life.
UNFPA, youth mark World Population Day
About 40 percent of South Africans are 35 years old or younger. To mark World Population Day, youth from around the country recently gathered near Pretoria to talk about what matters most to them
Patients protest poor service at Daveyton clinic after man dies in queue
About 100 protestors took to the streets yesterday to demand the expansion of Daveyton Main Clinic and an end to recurring HIV drug stock outs. The protest is the second in two years.
Everyday is Mandela Day
With a name like “Nurse,” Nurse Simelane seems destined to make a difference in the lives of others. OurHealth spoke to Simelane and her patients about what home-based care means for them.
Limpopo clinic patients give back for Mandela Day
Patients of Limpopo’s Matavhela Clinic spent their Mandela Day giving back to their local clinic and they did not stop there.