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Are workless doctors being ‘picky’?

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After turning down placements at rural hospitals, hundreds of newly qualified doctors remain unemployed while the country’s rural state hospitals remain desperately understaffed because of a complex – yet fixable - situation. Health-e News’ Amy Green investigates whether these health professionals are being ‘picky’ and what possible solutions there are to this senseless situation.

Amy Green
January 21, 2019

Contractors delay reopening of KwaMhlanga mortuary

Our Health

Workers at the KwaMhlanga Forensic Pathology Services Centre in Mpumalanga are unhappy with their poor working conditions. Balise Mabona writes that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) wants renovations to the pathology facility to be completed so it can re-open after it was closed down for failing to comply with infrastructural requirements.

healthe
January 18, 2019

Obese 9-year-old turns to comfort eating after rape

Our Health

NORTHERN CAPE – Nine-year old Tshepi* weighs 68,9kg and wears size 42 clothes. Her parents, concerned that she has also already started getting her periods, are worried that if she continues to gain weight she will not be able to enjoy her childhood.

mpholekgetho
January 18, 2019

Suicide and forced silence: Rape survivor speaks out

Our Health

LIMPOPO - Raped at the age of 23 by her uncle in 2015, partially-sighted Tebogo Nkwana (26) was told to keep quiet about the ordeal to protect the family.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 17, 2019

Limpopo gogos ditch traditional beer for football

Our Health

Gogos in Mpheni Village say they suffer from sore joints and chronic illnesses because they don’t get enough exercise or do enough hobbies. But days of sitting at home drinking traditional beer are over after football for the elderly in the village was launched.

NdivhuwoMukwevho and NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 16, 2019

Efforts to contain foot and mouth outbreak

Our Health

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has confirmed that it has put control measures in place to curb the spread of foot and mouth disease in Limpopo.

Mogale Mojela
January 15, 2019

Janu-worry stress busters: The science behind some health therapies

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Many South Africans are returning to work this week but the December break hasn’t resulted in improvements in stress levels and overall mental health. The number of calls for help received by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group is just as high this January as the last months of 2019.

Amy Green
January 14, 2019

Feeding the inner city through Fifi’s Farmacy

Health

WATCH: Refiloe Molefe has been feeding inner-city children for the last 12 years from the produce she grows on her urban farm.

jamesthabo
January 11, 2019

Benefits of early child development programmes

Our Health

Early childhood development will greatly benefit the country. This is according to Limpopo Department of Social Development MEC Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana, who says ECD helps to promote the development of children’s social skills, intelligence, language and creativity.

Mogale Mojela
January 11, 2019

Pregnant women craving soil suffer from low iron

Our Health

“Did you plan your funeral? Because you are going to die.” These were the strong words of a nurse when she discovered that patient Busiswa Booi* (22) was eating clay and soil while she was pregnant.

Marcia Moyana
January 10, 2019
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Disabled youth uses practical skills to raise funds

Our Health

Young adults with learning disabilities or physical challenges - often ridiculed and shamed – are the focus of a Tembisa training centre developed to address their specific needs.

Marcia Moyana
January 9, 2019

Circumcision does not replace condoms

Our Health

Mpumalanga - When Thabo Ngobeni was circumcised a few years ago he thought he could stop using condoms because he was now protected against HIV.

cynthiamaseko
January 8, 2019

NGO that restores hope faces uncertainty

Our Health

An NGO that has helped scores of domestic violence victims for almost two decades faces an uncertain future after the Limpopo Public Works Department evicted it for failing to pay rent.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 7, 2019

Work out at home for a healthier, fitter you

News

Vuyo Radebe, an Mthatha-born fitness celebrity, is inspiring people on social media to live a healthy life style.

jamesthabo
January 2, 2019

Disability activist on a drive to get people to walk in her shoes

Health, Women's Health

Masingita Masungu is embarking on an epic journey from Cape Town to Cairo to celebrate Africa’s diversity as she spreads her message: "Walk in my shoes".

Pontsho Pilane
December 31, 2018

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