Men challenging notions of masculinity
Societal beliefs that men are tough are actually suppressing important discussions about the causes that lead to suicide.
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The high cost of medico-legal claims
The Department of Health is facing claims amounting to over R20 billion. But with fraudulent claims, it is patients who are paying the ultimate price when much-needed funds are diverted to these bogus allegations.
Lephepane Clinic gets an operational manager after five years
Almost 775 vacant positions have been filled across the health care sector in Limpopo.
Unions demand absorption of community service workers
While health facilities say there are staff shortages, many qualified nurses and community service workers remain unemployed. Unions say these professionals should be absorbed into the department.
The festive season is upon us… but so is diabetes
The festive season is a time of decadent food, drink and all things merry, but do you know the long-term effects of the foods you consume during this time?
A quarter of SA children’s hospital deaths linked to severe malnutrition
New report details how the country’s law reform and health systems impact children’s right to healthcare.
Activists welcome strides made in GBV cases but more needs to be done
The latest turnaround time and sentencing of perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) is a positive indication that the criminal justice system is taking the matter seriously, but activists want government to show its commitment through funding.
#NHIPublicHearings: Could the NHI be the messiah the Eastern Cape needs?
The province’s health system has been reported to be one of the worst in the country and residents live in hope that it will change with the National Health Insurance.
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Health-e News CEO resigns
The Board of Health-e News regrets to announce that Sibongile Nkosi has resigned from her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Health-e News.
Fight against cancer is financially stressful, says survivor
Cancer treatment is emotionally and physically sapping, but little thought is given to how it drains a patient's medical aid or bank balance if they are accessing private health care.
Activist concerned about lack of TB medication for children
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is difficult to cope with for many adults who find themselves with the disease, and the amount of time it takes to manage it is frustrating. The situation is worse when a child has it and the treatment available is not suited to their needs.
The revival of wheelchair basketball
Thabo Ntsoeu has never been able to walk but this hasn't stopped him from being a sportsman. Basketball is the only sport he has known and recently he has committed to reviving a team for wheelchair basketball in Botshabelo.
Professor Lynette Denny: A champion for cervical cancer
She describes herself as a 'doer' – someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and committed. She is globally known for her pioneering research in the prevention and early diagnosis of cervical cancer.
Men are still not getting tested for HIV
While strides have been made in fighting HIV, many men are still hesitant to get tested and remain unaware of their status.
Young men learn how to properly put on a condom
It’s a misconception that all men know how to put on a condom. So this organisation teaches and promote men's sexual health.