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SA leaders get COVID-19 vaccine to encourage senior citizens to vaccinate

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Leaders including Sophie Williams-De Bruyn, Trevor Manuel and Mfundi Vundla received the jab this week to show citizens the vaccines are safe and to encourage eligible citizens to register to get vaccinated.

Marcia Moyana
May 20, 2021

North West: Man arrested for alleged rape of four minors including his granddaughter

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A 44-year-old man is expected to appear for a formal bail application at the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 2 June for the alleged rape of four minors.

Nthusang Lefafa
May 19, 2021

‘We are well and truly on our way to our third wave’ – warns local epidemiologist

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As South Africa prepares for a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases specialist Professor Salim Abdool Karim believes that important lessons have been learnt from the previous waves.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 19, 2021

‘Vaccines don’t kill’: Church leader gets jab to reassure churchgoers

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Phase two of the COVID-19 vaccination drive began yesterday with some church leaders 'showing the way' to reassure congregants who may be hesitant about being vaccinated.

Nompilo Gwala
May 18, 2021

Limpopo’s elderly worried: They don’t know how to register for the COVID-19 vaccine

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As phase two of national vaccination programme starts today, some elderly citizens are concerned that they will be last in line for the COVID-19 vaccine as they do not know how to register using the online system.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 17, 2021

One man’s ambitious run for mental health awareness

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Many people’s mental health has been negatively affected by the pandemic. One local man, who suffered from anxiety related to COVID-19, aims to set a world record running to raise money for a mental health charity.

Sasha Star
May 14, 2021

A suspended Gqeberha doctor is caught handing out fake sick notes—again

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Despite a previous suspension from the industry body, and a current investigation, a Gqeberha doctor continues to hand out fraudulent sick notes. This week, the doctor was busted issuing a medical certificate without even examining the undercover patient.

Max Matavire
May 14, 2021

This is how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected one of South Africa’s biggest cities

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From the health and economic shock, disruptions of essential city services, to increased household vulnerability, the city of Cape Town is taking stock of the effect of the pandemic.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 13, 2021

Guinea pigs and misinformation – COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a growing threat

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Vaccine hesitancy in South Africa is a growing threat to fighting the COVID-19 epidemic but health workers remain resolute that access to a vaccine will save lives.

LililtaG
May 13, 2021

Nelson Mandela Bay drought leads to health scare, ‘fake’ news over drinking water

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A viral message about illness caused by poor quality water has caused panic in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Residents are concerned about their health due to what they say is the poor quality of drinking water supplied by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (NMMM).

Max Matavire
May 12, 2021

International Nurses Day: Working during COVID-19 is ‘emotional, scary and challenging’

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On International Nurses Day, Health-e News spoke to three local nurses, about their experiences and the challenges of nursing during the pandemic and surviving COVID-19.

Nompilo Gwala
May 12, 2021

Unwanted attention, low self-esteem and physical pain – women share their stories of living with large breasts

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Large breasts are celebrated in a patriarchal society that objectifies women’s bodies. But, for these four women, having uncomfortably large breasts has caused painful and embarrassing situations throughout their lives.

Sasha Star
May 11, 2021

A stroke changed her ‘entire life for the worst’ but this stroke survivor found hope

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Living with a permanent disability induced by a stroke, this 41-year-old woman wants other stroke survivors to drew inspiration from her life and know that there is a life after stroke.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 10, 2021

This simple change can help reduce high blood pressure and save thousands of lives

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. While a healthy diet seems inaccessible for many, doctors recommend this simple change to everyday eating.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 7, 2021

Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution system success and flaws

CCMDD: “The right medicine, for the right patient, in the right parcel, in the right place, at the right time.”

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The Health Systems Trust reports that the Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme has alleviated an overburdened and under-resourced public health system.

LililtaG
May 3, 2021
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