Sugary drinks: The tax, declining sales & new research
What will it take for South Africans to stop drinking sugar-added beverages which are proven to be bad for their health? Emerging financial data points to the sugary drinks tax.
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Meet Pelebox – the convenient medicine ‘ATM’
To reduce the long hours patients endure to get their medication at clinics, Neo Hutiri has invented the Pelebox – a simple medication-dispensing solution.
Parents share what’s in their kids’ skhafthin
Back to school means back to making daily lunches for your kids. But is it easy for parents to keep it healthy?
Rooibos tea can’t replace baby formula, experts warn
While South Africa's most popular tea is rich in antioxidants, it’s not suitable for babies. But struggling mothers often replace breast milk or formula for rooibos and water.
Breast milk reserves in danger of running out
The South African Breastmilk Reserve is calling for breastmilk donations to replenish its depleting stock.
ARV shortage threatens children’s lives
Parents resort to sharing their HIV treatment with their children as confusion over paediatric stockouts continue.
Makhura urged to improve grim state of school sanitation
Activists demand that Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi be held accountable for failing to adequately install proper toilets in schools.
Hawks arrest nurse for ‘demanding money’ for abortion
The quick-thinking actions of a woman who claims she was asked to pay for an abortion at a government health facility has resulted in the arrest of the nurse who demanded payment.
Limpopo hospitals to serve healthier menu to curb obesity
An unhealthy diet contributes to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Could a refreshed menu in the province's health facilities change this?
‘Parents live in fear of drug-addicted children’
William Sehata managed to turn his life around after abusing drugs and alcohol from a young age. Today, he helps children and parents who are going through the same problem.
Patients brave the cold to get on Phelophepa
Despite being in the midst of winter, desperate patients in Tzaneen have resorted to sleeping at the station so they can see professionals on the Phelophepa Healthcare Train.
Inside the ECHO chamber: Reproductive justice must be prioritised
More contraceptive options, a constant supply in clinics and building a culture of consent will get South Africa closer to a just society for women.
Rural man’s innovation translates sign language into audio
Born to deaf parents, a Limpopo man has created a communication tool to improve the lives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Tackling abortion stigma in Tembisa
Activists say the stigma women face when seeking abortion services at public facilities increases the demand for unsafe abortions.
Limpopo health department lets go of 540 bursary holders
While the health department has less than half of the personnel it requires to function effectively, activists argue it's people who will suffer the most from these cuts.