Stationery stockout jeopardises patient confidentiality
NORTHERN CAPE - Kuruman Clinic, a primary care public health facility, has been short of patient files for six months.
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President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate
The founder of Tembisa’s only care facility for children with disabilities is confused after land promised to them by the president has not materialised.
#Budget2019: Tiny increase in sugary drinks tax
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced a marginal increase in the tax on sugary drinks during his Budget speech, mainly to “avoid an erosion in the value of the tax due to inflation”.
Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids
Think that red-nosed jokers belong only in the circus? Are painted faces the stuff of your nightmares? Enter the medical clown – a new profession that is literally giving life to the old saying “laughter is the best form of medicine”.
Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids
Think that red-nosed jokers belong only in the circus? Are painted faces the stuff of your nightmares? Enter the medical clown – a new profession that is literally giving life to the old saying “laughter is the best form of medicine”.
Anti-vaxxers & the return of measles: Is SA immune?
Measles outbreaks are devastating countries across the globe, linked to a massive drop in vaccination rates. The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm and ranked ‘vaccine hesitancy’ as one of the top 10 threats to public health everywhere. Is South Africa immune? HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
Anti-vaxxers & the return of measles: Is SA immune?
Measles outbreaks are devastating countries across the globe, linked to a massive drop in vaccination rates. The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm and ranked ‘vaccine hesitancy’ as one of the top 10 threats to public health everywhere. Is South Africa immune? HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
Hope for rural NPO after their eviction
LIMPOPO – The Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme (TVEP), a rural domestic violence NGO evicted from their offices in December, has been given renewed hope thanks to a generous donation.
Hope for rural NPO after their eviction
LIMPOPO – The Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme (TVEP), a rural domestic violence NGO evicted from their offices in December, has been given renewed hope thanks to a generous donation.
Two women vs ‘big pharma’ to fight TB
One hails from Mumbai and the other from Khayelitsha but the pair has teamed up after surviving the planet’s deadliest infectious disease; tuberculosis (TB). Toxic treatment robbed both women of their hearing and a newer, safer, drug is unaffordable leaving many people with the choice between deafness or death.
Two women vs ‘big pharma’ to fight TB
One hails from Mumbai and the other from Khayelitsha but the pair has teamed up after surviving the planet’s deadliest infectious disease; tuberculosis (TB). Toxic treatment robbed both women of their hearing and a newer, safer, drug is unaffordable leaving many people with the choice between deafness or death.
Food safety a threat to global health and economies
With an estimated 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually, unsafe food is a threat to human health and economies all over the world.
Tshilidzini hospital management removed for incompetence
Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has removed the entire management team at Tshilidzini Hospital because of shocking mismanagement at the public healthcare facility.
Food safety a threat to global health and economies
With an estimated 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually, unsafe food is a threat to human health and economies all over the world.
Tshilidzini hospital management removed for incompetence
Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has removed the entire management team at Tshilidzini Hospital because of shocking mismanagement at the public healthcare facility.