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Child abuse: Children demand protection against violence

Child protection week: Bullying in SA schools

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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

Drop your habit: Smokers urged to quit on World No Tobacco Day

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As the world commemorates World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2021, South Africans are being urged to quit smoking,and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 31, 2021

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Orefile comes up with DIY ideas for making sanitary pads

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World Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on the 28th May, every year. The aim of this day is to change the social stigma and taboos associated with menstruation.

Nompilo Gwala
May 28, 2021

Living with bipolar disorder: SA comedian tells her story

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Wednesday marked Bipolar Awareness Day which aimed to bring awareness to those living with bipolar disorder.

Nompilo Gwala
May 27, 2021

Fighting for a breath of fresh, clean air: Mpumalanga Highveld communities take on government

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Community environmental organisations in Mpumalanga’s Highveld are seeking judicial intervention in their quest to reduce air polluting nitrogen dioxide emissions in the area.

LililtaG
May 26, 2021

2 000 breast cancer survivors set to benefit from knitted prosthetic breasts

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Women who cannot afford silicone prostheses or breast reconstruction will benefit from the Knit-for-Cansa project.

Marcia Moyana
May 26, 2021

Initiation Schools Covid-19 Eastern Cape

Initiation schools in North West to remain closed due to COVID-19 fears

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Initiation practices in the province have been suspended for over a year since the country went into lockdown in March last year and will remain closed due to the threat of a third wave of COVID-19 infections.

Nthusang Lefafa
May 24, 2021

Life Esidimeni: Remembering the 144 dead mentally ill patients

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The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project website was launched on Thursday 20 May to mark Mental Health Action Day and to keep the stories of the 144 mentally ill patients who died alive.

Nompilo Gwala and Nompilo Gwala
May 21, 2021

SA leaders get COVID-19 vaccine to encourage senior citizens to vaccinate

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Leaders including Sophie Williams-De Bruyn, Trevor Manuel and Mfundi Vundla received the jab this week to show citizens the vaccines are safe and to encourage eligible citizens to register to get vaccinated.

Marcia Moyana
May 20, 2021

North West: Man arrested for alleged rape of four minors including his granddaughter

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A 44-year-old man is expected to appear for a formal bail application at the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 2 June for the alleged rape of four minors.

Nthusang Lefafa
May 19, 2021

‘We are well and truly on our way to our third wave’ – warns local epidemiologist

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As South Africa prepares for a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases specialist Professor Salim Abdool Karim believes that important lessons have been learnt from the previous waves.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 19, 2021

‘Vaccines don’t kill’: Church leader gets jab to reassure churchgoers

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Phase two of the COVID-19 vaccination drive began yesterday with some church leaders 'showing the way' to reassure congregants who may be hesitant about being vaccinated.

Nompilo Gwala
May 18, 2021

Limpopo’s elderly worried: They don’t know how to register for the COVID-19 vaccine

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As phase two of national vaccination programme starts today, some elderly citizens are concerned that they will be last in line for the COVID-19 vaccine as they do not know how to register using the online system.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 17, 2021

Selfless, funny and always on time – family, friends and colleagues say goodbye to Celicia Serenata

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Friends, family and colleagues remember the life of Health-e News board member and health activist Celicia Serenata.

Amy Green
April 28, 2021

Families too poor to afford healthy food face added risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and more

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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for over half of deaths in South Africa. Poverty, limited resources and lack of healthy living programmes and regulations add to this burden.

Mogale Mojela
March 20, 2021

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