Young people tell us what draws them to vaping
A recent study which included 25,000 learners across 52 high schools in South Africa found that one in six learners are vaping.
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Another state mortuary closed in FS due to unsafe working conditions
Workers say blocked pipes have been causing a stink in and around the mortuary and key machinery have been broken.
Ex-eThekwini clinic employee accused of selling government-issued ARVs
Following up on a tip-off from a source, Health-e News got in touch with the former government employee, posing as a potential ARV buyer.
Embo fitness training brings the community together
Nxele started the fitness classes to give back to the community and promote a healthy lifestyle for everyone.
Limpopo mom demands accountability after baby falls head-first during delivery
Health workers dismissed her pain as false labour, and one allegedly insulted her and forced her to walk unaided. Magabe gave birth in the hospital passage.
SAPS and emergency response: ‘Police not equipped to transport patients’
Police vehicles are not equipped with emergency life-saving equipment and as such, transporting an injured patient with a police vehicle might worsen the injury and even worse.
Freedom Farm residents exposed to deafening aircraft noise for decades
Being exposed to loud noise over a long period of time is a major risk factor for hearing loss.
Durban clinic denies sex worker ARVs
Sex workers face significant barriers to accessing healthcare and often experience discrimination and stigma within the healthcare system.
No news about investigation into nurse’s inappropriate Facebook comment
The department has been slow in providing updates, and would not confirm if the nurse has been suspended, or is still working, while the investigation is underway.
Family in the dark a month after Limpopo psych ward shooting
According to police, Ledwaba was allegedly attacked by another patient who was found on top of his bloodied body during a violent altercation on March 8.
‘Doctors left scissors inside me,’ claims EC woman after operation
Nomveliso Nqketho is seeking answers after surgical scissors were allegedly left inside her during an emergency operation.
Durban clinic asks patients to buy their own pregnancy tests
Some women seeking the removal of contraceptive implants or intrauterine devices face delays due to equipment shortages or lack of water.
Toddler dies after being turned away from Praktiseer clinic
The nurse who was on duty refused to treat the child, apparently because they didn't have a patient file.
Tshikota’s water crisis shows no signs of ending
Some residents buy water from those who own boreholes or private vendors selling water from the back of their bakkies.
Durban teen dies on the roadside waiting for an ambulance
Lifeguards administered first aid, and a bystander offered to drive him to Addington Hospital, just 2 km away.