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South Africa faces critical blood shortage on the eve of holiday travel

News

As South Africa enters the festive season, more accidents are expected as people travel home at the same time the SANBS has warned there is a shortage of blood.

thabo-molelekwa
December 3, 2020

Medical Malpractice a problem in South Africa

Reporting medical negligence – a practical guide

News

When covering stories about medical malpractice journalists need to be mindful of the tone they use and the words they choose to ensure ethical reporting.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
November 29, 2020

Brain cancer survivor teaches healthy eating to prevent diseases in others

News

A Limpopo dietician, diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, learned how to use food to fight cancer. Now, she’s sharing her knowledge of nutrition with others.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
September 1, 2020

‘I used food as a reward but I’ve used it to punish myself too’ – How trauma leads to obesity

Health

Studies link obesity and binge eating to adverse life events or trauma, and experts agree that the underlying causes of obesity must be addressed in order to promote health and wellbeing, especially amid a global pandemic, writes Jamaine Krige.

healthe
August 31, 2020

Nehawu plans strike over Covid-19 safety.

NEHAWU pushes ahead with strike

Health, Health Systems, News

The National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) has forged ahead with its strike despite the Labour Court ruling that it is unlawful.

Nelisiwe Msomi
August 27, 2020

Limpopo health dismisses PPE corruption allegations

Special Investigating Unit to investigate PPE corruption allegations in Limpopo

News

The Special Investigating Unit will tackle corruption allegations in Limpopo, looking into Covid-19 relief spending.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 19, 2020

Nurse’s union demands payment for nurses contracted for Covid-19 response

Health, Health Systems

Nurses union Denosa demands consequences for non-payment of nurses contracted for Covid-19 response in Gauteng.

Marcia Moyana
August 19, 2020

Educating rural communities about cancer

‘I was 31 years old and I knew nothing about cancer’ – A survivor uses her experience as education

Health

After discovering she had stage four breast cancer at 31, a survivor is using her experience to educate rural communities like the one she grew up in.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 19, 2020

‘No one called to advise me’ – policeman who tested positive for Covid-19 left in the dark about isolation

Health

A police officer shares his story about how he was left without guidance about how to isolate properly after he tested positive for Covid-19.

Mogale Mojela
August 19, 2020

South Africa normalises Gender-Based Violence

It is time to stop normalising Gender-Based Violence

Gender Based Violence

Every year, South Africans read dozens of terrible stories on gender-based vio-lence, which normalizes this scourge. It’s time to stop being numb to this national pain, writes community worker Tsamme Mmammone Mfundisi.

healthe
August 18, 2020

Covi19: Community health workers vulnerable

Community health workers bolstering Covid-19 screening left vulnerable without PPE

Health, Health Systems, News

Underpaid and overworked community health care workers face harsh working conditions with uncertain futures in the midst of pandemic.

Marcia Moyana
August 18, 2020

Limpopo health department refutes PPE corruption allegations

News

Limpopo health department refutes allegations of corruption and nepotism in PPE contracts, even as questions of political links go unanswered.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 17, 2020

Unpaid invoices lead to medicine shortages in North West hospitals

Health Systems

A raid by health officials uncovered unpaid invoices at a North West medical depot. With suppliers going unpaid, hospitals are now facing a medicine shortage.