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There are lessons from HIV on how to effectively respond to Covid-19 and beyond, says UNAIDS

AIDS Council in disarray as CEO about to exit

Health

Within days, the SA National AIDS Council (SANAC) will have no CEO and there are fears that powerful individuals within the council intend to take advantage of the leadership vacuum for their own gain.

Amy Green
January 30, 2017

Filth & neglect at ‘once respected hospital’

News, Our Health

Once a well-respected hospital, Elim Hospital in Limpopo is now filthy, patients are left naked due to a shortage of theatre gowns, staff are afraid to speak out and sick people are being neglected.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 27, 2017

One woman’s brave fight against breast cancer

Our Health, Women's Health

A Free State woman who is battling against breast cancer found that by changing her outlook she has been able to change her experience.

Bontle Motsoeneng
January 27, 2017

Disabled man denied education and healthcare

Health, Mental Health, News, Our Health

The Limpopo Department of Social Development is set to intervene and help a 25-year-old mentally and physically disabled man who has been denied his education and health care.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 26, 2017

A nurse drives school shoe campaign

News, Our Health

LIMPOPO-As the school year kicks off and many pupils from rural Limpopo go barefoot, one compassionate professional nurse has started a drive to donate shoes to those in need.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 25, 2017

Minister says no ban on doctors’ appointments

News, Our Health

The Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, has poured cold water on reports that government is failing to place doctors and pharmacists in the public service.

Masutane
January 24, 2017

Coke faces deception case

Health

Buying scientists. Misleading the public. Coca Cola USA is facing a lawsuit for manipulating the public. Meanwhile in South Africa, fizzy drink manufacturers are using all kinds of tactics to stop the proposed tax on sugary drinks.

kerrycullinan
January 23, 2017

Vhembe residents warned not to swim in rivers

News

LIMPOPO - The death of a young boy from rural Vhembe who drowned in a river after deciding to swim in order to cool down as sparked official warnings from the Limpopo Department of Health, urging people not to swim in local rivers.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 23, 2017

Fake doctor arrested

News, Our Health, Women's Health

FREE STATE – An intelligence operation between Crime intelligence and the Free State Hawks has led to the arrest of a man accused of performing illegal abortions.

Bontle Motsoeneng
January 20, 2017

Domestic violence blamed on unemployment

Gender Based Violence, News

Orange Farm - High levels of unemployment, poverty and HIV prevalence in Orange Farm township, south-west of Johannesburg, are contributing to increasing levels of domestic violence in the area.

LindiweMsibi
January 19, 2017

Top honours for visually impaired matrics

Health, News

Despite having attended classes in dilapidated buildings, the disabled pupils of Rivoni School for the Blind in rural Limpopo have managed to pass their matric with flying colours.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 18, 2017

Shelter offers abused women second chances

Gender Based Violence, News, Our Health

LIMPOPO - The Ekuphumleni Restoration Home (popularly known as Thy Rest) is a shelter that is giving hope and offering second chances to women who are victims of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, rape, human trafficking and incest.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 17, 2017

ADVANCE HIV study set to save SA billions

Health

A new HIV drug combination could save SA billions of rands – plus it would be easier and safer for patients to take.

Amy Green
January 17, 2017

DIY test for HIV comes to a pharmacy near you

Health, Health Systems, Men's Health, News

It’s as simple and easy as a home pregnancy test, and should be treated similarly, argues Health-e News writer Amy Green who went through the process of self-testing for HIV.