Breast milk reserves in danger of running out
The South African Breastmilk Reserve is calling for breastmilk donations to replenish its depleting stock.
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ARV shortage threatens children’s lives
Parents resort to sharing their HIV treatment with their children as confusion over paediatric stockouts continue.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tackling abortion stigma in Tembisa
Activists say the stigma women face when seeking abortion services at public facilities increases the demand for unsafe abortions.
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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.
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Health MEC blames treasury for Limpopo staff shortage
Limpopo’s MEC for Health has called the shortage of hospital personnel a crisis. Kgapane Hospital sometimes gets midwives from nearby clinics to fill in those gaps.
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SA lags on access to sexual and reproductive health
Women bear the brunt of inadequate policies, which are great on paper but lacklustre in terms of implementation in public clinics and hospitals.
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Karate instructor aims to give obesity the chop
This Eastern Cape father uses karate and gardening to keep young and elderly members of his community healthy and active.
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Bipolar disorder misinformation prevents people from seeking help
The mental illness affects up to 1% of the population in South Africa, yet the South African yet stigma and discrimination against people bipolar stop them from getting medical attention.
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