children

Children’s healthcare takes a back seat during COVID-19

Health

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an extreme impact on South African children’s lives in ways that will be felt for years to come, say health experts.

Nompilo Gwala
September 7, 2021

A group of Limpopo female surgeons performed medical procedures on children in celebration of Women's month on Monday.

Women’s month: Limpopo female surgeons lend a helping hand

Health

A group of Limpopo female surgeons and other health professionals jumped right in and volunteered to perform medical procedures on children at public hospitals in the province in celebration of Women’s month yesterday.

Montsho
August 10, 2021

Mom of two describes ups and downs of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding: Mom takes us on a beautiful yet messy journey

Health, News, Women's Health

Pamela Madonsela is a mom of two and has been exclusively breastfeeding for 15 months and counting. She shares her journey with Health-e News.

Pamela Madonsela
August 6, 2021

Children and nutrition at South African schools

Civil organisations lay down the law as millions of bellies go unfed

Health, Health Systems, News

Equal Education and the governing bodies of two Limpopo schools want a court to rule that education department officials have not met their constitutional obligations in providing daily meals to all qualifying learners.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 7, 2021

Child abuse: Children demand protection against violence

Child protection week: Bullying in SA schools

News

This week is Child Protection Week and recent research done by the 1000 Women Trust has found that 57% of children have been bullied at some time during their high-school careers.

LililtaG
June 1, 2021

‘Inside we stayed for months and days’- the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of a child

News

The global pandemic brought distress for everyone around the world, yet children were overlooked. Now, a young South African author has published a book, penning the COVID-19 pandemic from a child’s perspective.

Nompilo Gwala
May 11, 2021

Opinion: Here’s how the classroom and the city help contribute to a healthy heart

Health

We need to look to the young to prevent heart disease, which accounts for 225 South African deaths a day, writes Sibonile Dube, Head Of Communications & Patient Advocacy at the pharmaceutical company Novartis.

healthe
March 3, 2021

Child Abuse Education in Simple Language

Keeping your children safe from sexual abuse starts with simple language

News

With sexual offences committed against children on the rise, parents worry constantly about keeping their children safe. One expert suggests starting with uncomplicated messaging at home.

Marcia Moyana
January 13, 2021

News media shows negative image of children or just ignores them, research shows

Health, News

Despite making up a large section of South African society, the news media often ignores children, research shows. When children are featured, the topics are also often negative.

Marcia Moyana
November 24, 2020

Global Handwashing Day: Covid-19 a reminder that handwashing could save lives

Health

As the world marks Global Handwashing Day in the midst of a pandemic, experts encourage parents to teach children about the importance of handwashing with soap.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
October 15, 2020

Where did all the time go? Women bear the burden of lockdown

Health

With two small children, Health-e News reporter Marcia Zali had a strict routine. Then came lockdown, and her work-life balance unravelled.

Marcia Moyana
August 9, 2020

Lockdown restrictions leaves adoptable children hanging

News

Places of safety for abandoned children are finding themselves having to rely more on each other as many reach maximum capacity meaning they can no longer take in children. Lockdown ramification These unusual circumstances are because of lockdown measures that were imposed in March, where the…

Marcia Moyana
July 22, 2020

Keep kids at home — if you can

News

Despite the potential Covid-19 related dangers of leaving one’s home to go shopping, many parents bring their children along because they have no other choice.