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South Africa at the forefront of the COVID-19 vaccine IP waiver debate

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IP waiver and BRICS: India and South Africa are calling for a temporary waiver of Intellectual Property (IP) rights for COVID-19 vaccines and treatment.

Marcia Moyana
June 22, 2021

Vitiligo: Uncomfortable in their own skin

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No place to hide: Vitiligo sufferers share their stories of anguish.

SandileMbili
June 21, 2021

COVID-19 third wave: How ready is the infection epicentre Gauteng?

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Gauteng province accounts for nearly 60% (59.3%) of all the daily reported COVID-19 cases in the country, making it the epicentre of the third wave of infections.

Marcia Moyana, Marcia Moyana and Marcia Moyana
June 18, 2021

Africa’s vaccine plan must address hesitancy

COVID-19 DNA vaccine candidate trials yield positive results

Health, News

The collaboration between researchers at the North West University (NWU) and the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) on the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate received a major boost.

Nthusang Lefafa
June 18, 2021

Listen: Cryptococcal meningitis – Health-e News on SAfm

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News Editor Amy Green was interviewed on SAfm Radio on Life Happens with Phemelo Motene about her story on cryptococcal meningitis - the second leading killer of people living with HIV.

Amy Green
June 17, 2021

MEC of Health in Limpopo Province, Dr Phophi Ramathuba held a meeting with the Mankweng Hospital Executive Management to discuss the hospital's COVID 19 resurgence readiness.

COVID-19: Members of the public upset over restrictions on visiting patients in hospital

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There have been allegations of racism related to the implementation of COVID-19-related restrictions on visiting patients in hospital.

SandileMbili
June 17, 2021

Youth Day – High youth unemployment rate is dooming millions to ill health: Editorial

Health

Youth unemployment is staggeringly high, a cause of ill-health and is in the spotlight this Youth Day.

Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
June 16, 2021

International Day for Older Persons During Covid-19

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Access to justice for the elderly

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On the occasion of World Elder Awareness Day, the world is reminded of the importance of fully addressing the needs of elderly people.

Nompilo Gwala and Nompilo Gwala
June 15, 2021

Limpopo farmer plays his part to end hunger

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Feeding one person at a time to end hunger, that is the goal of Limpopo-based farmer Maanda Michael Mafhege.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
June 15, 2021

OP-ED: Government failing to address health needs of people with albinism

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The needs of people living with albinism are not taken seriously including by healthcare providers writes Innocentia Mgijima Konopi and Aldridge Munyoro this Albinism Awareness Day.

healthe
June 14, 2021

10th SA AIDS Conference: Ending AIDS amid pandemics

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South Africa hosted its 10th SA AIDS Conference this week and this year’s theme is 'Ending AIDS amid Pandemics'.

Nompilo Gwala
June 10, 2021

In Focus: Global strategy to end cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV

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Cryptococcal meningitis is the second biggest killer of people living with HIV after tuberculosis (TB). Now, a global initiative, the Ending Cryptococcal Meningitis Deaths by 2030 Strategic Framework aims to get the gold standard drug to treat the disease – flucytosine – registered in countries that need it. By Amy Green for Spotlight and Health-e News.

Amy Green
June 8, 2021

Mothers2Mothers: Helping mothers live with HIV

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Mothers2Mothers helps women living with HIV find employment and deal with the stigma of living with HIV.

Nompilo Gwala
June 7, 2021

You and your child can get prosecuted for cyberbullying, experts warn

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Children found guilty of bullying and cyberbullying others may face harsher consequences. This is according to child protection experts speaking to Health-e News this Child Protection Week.

Marcia Moyana
June 5, 2021

Op-ed: Govt urged to embrace the power of tech in the delivery of primary healthcare for all

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The research released by Percept this week shows the real potential of technology in the effective delivery of primary healthcare services across South Africa. The research should thus be used as a road map to better healthcare services for all. By Shivani Ranchod, CEO of Percept.

healthe
June 3, 2021

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