Limpopo farmer plays his part to end hunger
Feeding one person at a time to end hunger, that is the goal of Limpopo-based farmer Maanda Michael Mafhege.
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OP-ED: Government failing to address health needs of people with albinism
The needs of people living with albinism are not taken seriously including by healthcare providers writes Innocentia Mgijima Konopi and Aldridge Munyoro this Albinism Awareness Day.
10th SA AIDS Conference: Ending AIDS amid pandemics
South Africa hosted its 10th SA AIDS Conference this week and this year’s theme is 'Ending AIDS amid Pandemics'.
In Focus: Global strategy to end cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV
Cryptococcal meningitis is the second biggest killer of people living with HIV after tuberculosis (TB). Now, a global initiative, the Ending Cryptococcal Meningitis Deaths by 2030 Strategic Framework aims to get the gold standard drug to treat the disease – flucytosine – registered in countries that need it. By Amy Green for Spotlight and Health-e News.
Mothers2Mothers: Helping mothers live with HIV
Mothers2Mothers helps women living with HIV find employment and deal with the stigma of living with HIV.
You and your child can get prosecuted for cyberbullying, experts warn
Children found guilty of bullying and cyberbullying others may face harsher consequences. This is according to child protection experts speaking to Health-e News this Child Protection Week.
Community protest over water shortages leaves villages in Vhembe District dry
Mutoti Village lies just outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo. Not far from the village, pipelines from Nandoni Water Plant transport water to nearby villages across the Vhembe District Municipality. But, there is no pipeline supplying water to Mutoti Village. Residents have expressed frustration at being excluded from accessing water from the plant, which is situated near their village.
SIU concerned over “lack of action” in Eastern Ambulance Scooters saga
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has expressed concerns over lack of action from the Eastern Cape provincial government after it ordered action against officials implicated in the R10-million Ambulance Scooters Project.
Op-ed: Govt urged to embrace the power of tech in the delivery of primary healthcare for all
The research released by Percept this week shows the real potential of technology in the effective delivery of primary healthcare services across South Africa. The research should thus be used as a road map to better healthcare services for all. By Shivani Ranchod, CEO of Percept.
Child Protection Week: Protecting all children living in South Africa
Protecting all children living in South Africa is a top priority for this year's Child Protection Week. It was launched under the theme “Let us all protect children during and beyond Covid-19”. The launch included the voices of children from across all nine provinces, with a special focus on child migrants.
Health-e News launches anti-bullying campaign in local languages
To mark Child Protection Week Health-e News is launching an anti-bullying social media campaign. We are also launching our content in local languages project with anti-bullying infographics in English, Setswana and isiXhosa. Click on the infographics to open them in a large format gallery.
Child protection week: Bullying in SA schools
This week is Child Protection Week and recent research done by the 1000 Women Trust has found that 57% of children have been bullied at some time during their high-school careers.
Drop your habit: Smokers urged to quit on World No Tobacco Day
As the world commemorates World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2021, South Africans are being urged to quit smoking,and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Orefile comes up with DIY ideas for making sanitary pads
World Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on the 28th May, every year. The aim of this day is to change the social stigma and taboos associated with menstruation.
Living with bipolar disorder: SA comedian tells her story
Wednesday marked Bipolar Awareness Day which aimed to bring awareness to those living with bipolar disorder.