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Action to guard women using taxis

News, Our Health

No security at taxi ranks, taxi organisations not recognised as legal entities, ongoing attacks, inadequate police response – these were among the reasons why women are not safe in taxis.

jamesthabo
May 17, 2017

Supersized South Africa

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Fat adults and stunted toddlers - the impact of South Africans' poor diet is reverberating around the country

kerrycullinan
May 16, 2017

Villagers go thirsty despite promises of help

Determinants Of Health, News, Our Health

LIMPOPO – Long delays, technical difficulties, ongoing investigations and empty promises continue to leave the rural villagers of Vhembe without water.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 16, 2017

Emergency vaccination to curb measles outbreak in Gauteng

Health, Our Health

The City of Johannesburg is launching an emergency measles vaccination campaign following after 11 cases of the the illness have been reported in Gauteng.

Ramatamo
May 15, 2017

Medicine shortages fuel shock malaria outbreak

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Medicine shortages and the weather are to blame for the recent spike in malaria cases and resulting crisis.

Amy Green, Amy Green and Amy Green
May 12, 2017

African leaders discuss healthcare innovation

News, Our Health

KWA-ZULU NATAL – Representatives from over 20 African countries met for the Innovation Effect conference at the Durban International Convention Centre where they discussed health innovations and research in Africa, as well as how to address major health issues facing the continent.

SandileMbili
May 12, 2017

Gogolympics draw over a 1000 grannies

News, Our Health

KWA-ZULU NATAL – A stadium packed with spectators cheering on elderly participants as they competed in jukskei, rugby ball throw, athletics events, soccer, netball and other ball games. This was the scene at the 2017 Gogolympics.

SandileMbili
May 11, 2017

Medical aids and the high cost of psychiatric meds

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Many people suffering from depression and anxiety rely on expensive medication, but they are often not covered by medical aid.

Amy Green
May 10, 2017

R14.4 billion for Eastern Cape health

News, Our Health

Embattled hospitals across the Eastern Cape – where health services have been shoddy and people reliant on state healthcare have been driven to protest action – will be receiving a welcome boost in resources.

Asavela Dalana
May 10, 2017

The heavy impact of urban diets

Our Health

Pumpkin leaves, sweet potatoes, Hugo beans, baby black jacks and wild fruits have been rejected in favour of a more westernised diet of processed meats, fast food and oily treats leading to a host of health problems.

SandileNdlovu
May 9, 2017

No time for emergencies

Health, Health Systems

SA’s grandmothers are breadwinners in their old age, and their inability to access decent healthcare quickly impacts on their children, grandchildren and their entire communities.

kimharrisberg
May 8, 2017

Dieticians for diabetics: an “essential investment”

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New guidelines for treatment and prevention make the case for prioritising dieticians but there is little buy-in from government.

Amy Green
May 8, 2017

Far East Rand hospital crisis

News, Our Health

Overcrowded wards, a shortage of blankets, broken showers and no hot water – these are among the shocking conditions patients face when admitted to the Far East Rand Hospital in Springs.

jamesthabo
May 5, 2017

‘I am HIV positive not cursed’

News, Our Health

Mpumalanga – A young man, diagnosed with HIV and advised to start anti-retroviral treatment, chose instead to please his family and turn to the church for help.

cynthiamaseko
May 4, 2017

Limpopo woman gives birth on the street

Health, News, Our Health

A pregnant woman, who was sent home after arriving at her local clinic with severe abdominal pains, gave birth to a healthy baby girl in the street a short while later.

Mogale Mojela
May 3, 2017

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