#WomensDay2020: “The time for talk is over. The time for action is now”-Ramaphosa
South Africana women are facing twin pandemics this Women’s Day, as they face continued abuse at the hands of South African men and the coronavirus pandemic.
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#LockdownSA: Emotions influence eating habits
With the general stress of coronavirus and with more people living alone, or in tense family situations – overeating, bulimia and other disordered eating may be triggered due to these risk factors.
#Covid-19: SADC Traditional healers still want to be in front of the vaccine queue
Traditional healers say they are on the frontlines in the treatment and prevention when it comes to the coronavirus and now they want first dibs at the vaccine.
#Covid-19 vaccine: Behind the scenes health workers are in two minds
A nurse at Khayelitsha District Hospital became the first person in South Africa vaccinated against the coronavirus. Yet, as scientists and government officials race to inoculate other frontline workers, some health workers are suspicious of the vaccine.
#CoronavirusSA: What does the virus mean for employed people?
The rights of workers need to be a priority, as South Africa puts measures in place to stop the spread of Covid-19, says labour law expert.
#CoronavirusSA: Traditional medicine vs science
Despite creating vigorous debate, could traditional medicine be the key to finding a coronavirus cure? Writes Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla.
#CoronavirusSA: Traditional healers ‘snubbed’
A regional traditional healer association says that they are unable to work and treat patients because they haven't received permits to do so under the national lockdown.
#CoronavirusSA: Thousands to be tested to fight Covid-19
Mopani aims to screen 76 400 people daily as the District launches household screenings.
#CoronaVirusSA: Screening sites up and running in Free State, North West
High-density areas, such as Diepsloot and Khayelitsha, are also earmarked for Covid-19 screening sites. A screening procedure determines whether a person qualifies for a Covid-19 test.
#CoronavirusSA: Ramaphosa gives social grants a boost
Economic relief is on the cards for the most vulnerable in the country, as the President announces measures to ease the burdens faced by those in food-scarce households, and the unemployed.
#CoronavirusSA: Pupils relocated due to lack of sanitation
As schools reopen in South Africa with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some are failing to meet basic levels of sanitation.
#CoronavirusSA: PPE woes take a toll on frontline workers at work and home
The lack of personal protective equipment causes increased stress and anxiety for doctors; a new study shows.
#CoronavirusSA: Pathogen vs person
With the elderly population disproportionately affected by complications from Covid-19, the novel coronavirus has highlighted the physical well-being of older persons. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), older people are particularly at risk of developing fatal complications from the virus. Mental health experts, however, have warned that focusing purely on the physical health of the elderly while ignoring the psychological impact of the pandemic could prove to be as deadly, if not more so, than the virus itself, writes Jamaine Krige
#CoronavirusSA: NW prioritises Covid-19 screening and testing
Health officials in the North West province are working tirelessly to ensure that the Covid-19 screening and testing campaign is a success.
#CoronavirusSA: No magical solution
Critical thinking is more important now than ever as conspiracy theories and purported cures to Covid-19 run rife, writes Angelo Fick.