What was supposed to be a joyful birth experience, soon turned into a nightmare for a grandmother who had to bury her daughter and her granddaughter. When Maggie Mphahlele started experiencing labour pains on the night of March 10 this…
Two families in the Free State have had to find. ways to cope with their children being diagnosed with diabetes. Health-e News visited these families to find out just how challenging it is to manage this chronic condition. Tseleng Mohono,…
While South Africa has not yet recorded any cases of monkeypox, the National Institute for Communicable diseases said it is confident the country can handle any outbreak. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that 12 countries where the virus is…
Free State Health MEC Montseng Tsiu has resolved to investigate complaints of poor service and mistreatment of patients at the Mafube District Hospital in Frankfort. This was ahead of the official opening of the refurbished hospital on Tuesday. Premier Ntombela…
Patients in need of eye operations in the Sekhukhune and Capricorn districts in Limpopo are disappointed because the Warmbath Hospital in Waterberg District has not called them despite promising to do so a few months ago. Joshua Leselo* (71) from…
The Global Fund has donated R8.8-billion to South Africa to fight HIV/Aids, tuberculosis, and malaria. The grant, which runs for three years from April 2022 until March 2025, gives a major boost to the country’s efforts to eradicate these diseases.…
The shortage of healthcare professionals in South Africa has led to nurses working in the public health sector faced with almost double the workloads. This is according to the President of the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union, Lerato Maduma-Gova. “The…
The Accident and Emergency Unit at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital has reopened after a blaze forced the closure of the facility over a year ago. Speaking at the reopening on Monday, Health Minister Joe Phaahle said the reopening of the unit…
The possible overturning of a law that protects a woman’s right to abortion in the United States, might not have legal implications for South Africa but there are concerns it could impact funding for various health programmes in the country.…
As South Africa approaches its 5th wave of COVID-19 the number of people getting vaccinated has stagnated. Government missed its target to vaccinate 70 percent of the population by the end of last year. Currently, just 44% of adults have…
The devastating scenes from last week’s floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provided a stark reminder of not only how fragile life is, but also how healthcare systems rely on infrastructure and roads in times of need. With almost 450 people having…
The days of waiting in long queues for medication are over following the launch of Collect & Go smart lockers. These medication dispensary containers work similarly to ATMs, ensuring your next collection will be fast and fuss-free. Right ePharmacy introduced…
The National Department of Health has made amendments to the National Health Act to ensure government is equipped to control and manage the resurgence of COVID-19. Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla, confirmed that a number of regulations from the disaster…
As the globe marks World Health Day today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that urgent action is needed to keep humans and the planet healthy. It is estimated that more than 13 millions deaths globally each year are…
While the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) prepares to probe the ongoing Limpopo Department of Health fiasco, healthcare workers have hung out even more dirty washing, describing their inhumane working conditions. They are faced with several hurdles daily including overcrowding, staff…