Military ambitions crushed by HIV diagnosis
The need to do constant rigorous exercise is one reason the South African Defence Force does not employ people living with HIV, dashing the hopes of this Free State man.
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Medical negligence: FS family demands justice after losing baby
A Free State family has vowed to seek justice after their baby granddaughter died, due to alleged medical negligence, at a local hospital. Seventeen and eight months pregnant, the young mom-to-be was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her baby girl.…
Medical circumcision: FS group urges boys to reconsider
A Free State men’s health advocacy group is encouraging men and boys to consider undergoing medical circumcision instead of the traditional practice. And, in doing so, they won’t be placing themselves at risk after 13 initiates died in the Eastern…
May celebrations honour nurses with heart
Every May, the world marks International Nurses Day. We take a look at how the Free State and Northern Cape said "thank you" to South Africa's nurses.
Many too poor to access free health services
Many South Africans are too poor to access free healthcare provided by the state, mostly due to the cost of transport.
Mangaung residents raise a stink as sewage problem spills over
The health of residents living in Botshsbelo is under serious threat and with their concerns falling on deaf ears within the Mangaung municipality, the number of tuberculosis cases are rising and fast.
Mangaung residents demand action over sewer spills
According to resident residents, the sewer spillage is getting worse and flooding Freedom Square Township.
Mangaung informal settlements without water and toilets
Residents in these informal settlements rely on nearby streams or distant townships for water, sometimes paying for access or resorting to illegal connections.
Man dies after being allegedly turned away by Free State hospital
Hospital staff recently discovered a man dead in his car after allegedly being turned away from Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital (MMMRH), according to the man’s family.
Mafube community calls for better services
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…
Land equality
WATCH: how dignity is being restored to previously-evicted farm workers in the Free State
Lack of access causes deaths
Preventable, treatable and curable diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia and thrush, for which there are often free or cheap drugs, are causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of HIV-positive people, the United States based Treatment Action Group (TAG) has revealed.Speaking at the Treatment Preparedness Summit recently held in Cape Town, TAG executive director Mark Harrington said that treatable and curable opportunistic infections were responsible for the deaths of most people infected with HIV/AIDS. Anso Thom reports.
Knocking on doors Living with AIDS # 260
Mass messages of HIV prevention are not as effective as face-to-face contact. So, the government's HIV and AIDS communication programme, Khomanani, has taken to making home visits to deliver the message. We went to Parys, in the Free State, to see Khomanani in action.
Kekana urges everyone to be accountable for GBV
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Pinky Kekana, has warned perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) about the impact of their behaviour on their victims. Kekana addressed participated in a dialogue on GBV, held under the theme “Moving from awareness to accountability”,…
Kagiso Trust comes to rescue of children living with autism
The Kagiso Trust has come to the aid of children living with autism who were left stranded when their old school, the Blaize Academy for Autism and Children with Learning Barriers in Bloemfontein, closed down almost a year ago.
