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Limpopo hospitals to serve healthier menu to curb obesity

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An unhealthy diet contributes to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Could a refreshed menu in the province's health facilities change this?

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 4, 2019

Patients brave the cold to get on Phelophepa

Our Health

Despite being in the midst of winter, desperate patients in Tzaneen have resorted to sleeping at the station so they can see professionals on the Phelophepa Healthcare Train.

Mogale Mojela
July 2, 2019

Rural man’s innovation translates sign language into audio

Our Health

Born to deaf parents, a Limpopo man has created a communication tool to improve the lives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
June 27, 2019

Health MEC blames treasury for Limpopo staff shortage

Our Health

Limpopo’s MEC for Health has called the shortage of hospital personnel a crisis. Kgapane Hospital sometimes gets midwives from nearby clinics to fill in those gaps.

Mogale Mojela
June 25, 2019

Karate instructor aims to give obesity the chop

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This Eastern Cape father uses karate and gardening to keep young and elderly members of his community healthy and active.

Zizo Zikali
June 21, 2019

Bipolar disorder misinformation prevents people from seeking help

Our Health

The mental illness affects up to 1% of the population in South Africa, yet the South African yet stigma and discrimination against people bipolar stop them from getting medical attention.

Cynthia Maseko
June 20, 2019

Claims against Limpopo health department spike

Our Health

Medical negligence claims brought against the health department increased from 179 to a staggering 813 in two years. Health-e chats to two women considering legal action.

Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
June 19, 2019

From the farm to the table

Our Health

An organic farmer has started a farming movement in Soweto townships that support 5 000 children from 12 schools, 80 pensioners and other people from the community.