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WATCH: how dignity is being restored to previously-evicted farm workers in the Free State
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Promoting a healthy lifestyle for Soweto’s moms-to-be
SOWETO – A network of social franchises has sprung up across Soweto to meet the area’s needs for decent prenatal classes in the townships. Story by Pamela Mkhize.
Limpopo Health preparing for cholera influx from Zim
LIMPOPO – A recent outbreak of cholera and typhoid in Harare, Zimbabwe has left scores of people infected and about 18 people dead, the Department of Health in Limpopo has said that they are more than ready to deal with the deadly diseases.
Top killer diseases feed on each other
One week, two UN high level meetings on health matters – and virtually no interaction between the two. But diabetes, cancer and depression have a major impact on tuberculosis. If we treat them in silos, we won’t overcome them. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green.
UN meeting: ‘Smart policies save lives’
Political will, smart policies and more resources can save millions of lives, MICHAEL BLOOMBERG tells the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases in the keynote address.
Cancer makes life difficult for poor Vhembe family
LIMPOPO - A rare infection which started as a sinus complaint has left a rural mother and her family confused, stressed and traumatised as it has since turned cancerous.
Historic UN TB declaration ‘falls short’ say activists
Civil society groups have criticised the United Nations declaration on tuberculosis (TB) ratified yesterday (26 Sept) saying it ‘falls short’ on critical issues in the fight against the world’s top infectious killer.
UN meeting: Individuals vs industry
Global leaders have put the onus on individuals to reduce “lifestyle” diseases rather than cracking down on industry in a global declaration to be adopted at today’s (27 September) UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases.
Rolling with the punches
WATCH: how boxing empowers Johannesburg's under-resourced youth
‘You can’t fight TB if you don’t show up’
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa account for half of the world’s tuberculosis cases, but only South Africa’s president will attend today’s (September 26th) first United Nations high-level meeting on TB.
Widespread ignorance about STIs in SA
Health experts have warned that sexually transmitted infections (STI) have increased in South Africa, and say that young people - between the ages of 15 and 24 - are the most likely to contract an STI.
Stroke of depression in South Africa
Ten South Africans suffer a stroke every hour. Yet many blame the affliction on witchcraft and isolate stroke survivors – who are already battling because of the dire shortage of rehabilitation facilities.
SA’s ‘remarkable leadership’ could turn global tide against TB
In the run-up to the first-ever United Nations high-level meeting (HLM) on tuberculosis (TB) next week, the global health community has praised South Africa for its role in tackling the world's deadliest infectious disease.
Union goes to court today over ‘death trap’ building
The Department of Health (DoH) and Public Works will go to court on Friday to fight a case laid against them by the Public Servants Association (PSA) about the beleaguered Civitas building in Tshwane.
NCDs cause 70 percent of deaths
Seven out of 10 deaths worldwide were caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2016, particularly cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.