After implementing a new form of treatment for drug resistant TB, Tshepong hospital has seen such high rates of success that patients numbers and community infections have dwindled.
The World Health Organisation has deployed a team of experts to help the government stem the coronavirus infections in South Africa. The country is one of the five countries most affected by the pandemic.
With two small children, Health-e News reporter Marcia Zali had a strict routine. Then came lockdown, and her work-life balance unravelled.
A once successful businessman shares his story of how he became homeless at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Already hooked on drugs, his life took a turn for the worst once President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country…
“Circumstances will inform us” maintains Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga, but parents, social justice and children’s advocacy organisations are sceptical.
Following the peak of COVID-19 second wave cases, the Western Cape province continues to see a decline in new cases for the second week in a row.
Elizabeth Masinge struggles to get the wheelbarrow over the rocky gravel road near her home in Bode Village, outside Giyani in Limpopo. The 69-year-old zig-zags across the road, trying hard to control the load: two 25-litre containers full of water. …
People world over need to change their lifestyles and adapt their behaviour to live in a very different world compared to before the Covid-19 outbreak, experts agree. Writes Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla.
Vaccine mandates create situations that compel people to get vaccinated by limiting their access to particular services or activities, but still leave individuals with the choice to get vaccinated or not. COVID-19 vaccine mandates should be considered important and effective…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended South Africa for rapidly detecting, sequencing, and reporting the new variant of the novel coronavirus. But, is concerned that vaccine inequity throughout Africa, might lead to the COVID-19 virus spreading and mutating. WHO…
Government appeals to calm as Covid-19 infections pass 20 000 in 24 hours. The country has logged over 800 daily Coronavirus deaths for the first time since the outbreak, while new cases also hit a record high. Still, a vaccine announcement could bring hope.
The national Health Department will soon recommend the introduction of vaccination certificates to the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC); a move which according to Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, will "open up economic, social and religious activities".
An investigation by scientists in the United States revealed two variants of the coronavirus have combined to create a ‘heavily mutated hybrid.’
Malls around Tshwane offer free Covid-19 testing, with thousands also undergoing screening at malls around the city.
Prof David Katerere, Tshwane University of Technology Research Chair in Pharmaceutical & Biotech Advancement in Africa (PBA2) Traditional medicine is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as healthcare which is embedded in traditions and people’s heritage. It ranges…
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