Cancer survivor dedicates time to helping others
LIMPOPO - Having being diagnosed with stage three osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer - at the age of 23 years, Nomsa Tshingowe (27) of Mulima village, outside Louis Trichard has fought off death.
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Top killer diseases feed on each other
One week, two UN high level meetings on health matters – and virtually no interaction between the two. But diabetes, cancer and depression have a major impact on tuberculosis. If we treat them in silos, we won’t overcome them. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green.
Cancer makes life difficult for poor Vhembe family
LIMPOPO - A rare infection which started as a sinus complaint has left a rural mother and her family confused, stressed and traumatised as it has since turned cancerous.
Can higher ‘sin taxes’ help the economy?
The sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million, and there is a growing call for even higher “sin taxes” to help reverse the VAT increase. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
Smokers at high risk for oral HPV and throat cancer
A new study confirms smokers are at higher risk of oral HPV infection, which causes throat cancer.
Managing pain – not death
Hospices are associated with dying, but many simply help people to cope with the pain or the psychosocial problems they are experiencing rather than preparing them to die. Health-e's AMY GREEN reports.
Hospice ‘scammers’ take public for a ride
A group, posing as representatives from the South African Hospice, are currently going door-to-door in Johannesburg scamming people out of their money.
Popular heart medication recalled in SA due to cancer fears
A commonly-used heart medication in South Africa has been recalled due to a recently-revealed potential link to cancer.
Massive changes proposed to private medical schemes
Two new Bills signal government’s intention to restrict private medical aids and exercise more central control over public health as it moves to establish a single health system by 2026.
WHO Commission criticised over sugar taxes in new report
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs' new report, Time to Deliver, called for urgent action against chronic diseases and mental disorders, the globe's leading cause of death and ill-health, but failed to include a recommendation on taxing sugary beverages.
Swift action planned for SA’s health crisis
As South Africa's health sector teeters on the verge of collapse, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is going to push for changes in the law that will allow the National Department of Health (NDoH) to intervene in provinces.
Quit smoking – save your life
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: About 121 South Africans die every day from smoking-related diseases and experts are urging South Africans to quit today
Myth-busting the new sugar tax
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the sugar tax which was officially implemented on April 1. The tax, equivalent to a levy of about 11 percent on can of coke, is aimed at tackling South Africa’s obesity epidemic and the diseases associated with it. Health-e News busted five common myths.
Sugar tax: The fight against sugar is just beginning
South Africa is less than two weeks away from implementing the hard-won tax on sugary drinks. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said now that "we've got a foot in the door" he will strengthen the government's fight against the negative health impacts of sugar by pushing for a higher tax.
Ramaphosa’s morning exercise: A ‘powerful’ message for South Africans
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi argues that the political leadership shown by newly elected president Cyril Ramaphosa is a powerful tool in the fight against a growing “explosion” of lifestyle diseases, writes HEALTH-E’s Amy Green.