Malaria cases reported in Limpopo
While some parts of Limpopo Province have started reporting cases of malaria, the Malaria Institute in the province has dismissed claims of an outbreak saying everything is in place to control further infections.
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Veggies for sale – the new school tuckshop hit
CAPE TOWN - Neighbourhood Farm – an organisation dedicated to promoting good nutrition and food knowledge to children – has opened their very first vegetable tuck shop at Kommetjie Primary School in Cape Town.
NGOs work together to help pregnant learners
Girls still in primary school are among the many learners who have become pregnant. This shocking update emerged during a consultative meeting facilitated by NACOSA, a network of civil society organisations working to turn the tide on HIV, Aids and TB.
Call for urgent action against world’s deadliest infectious disease
TB remains the world's deadliest infectious disease, according to a new report.
Wild mushrooms a ‘silent killer’
KWA-ZULU NATAL - Wild fruit and vegetables are highly consumed in rural areas and are rich in micronutrients and antioxidants - but they can also be deadly.
Whooping cough spreading in Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Department of Health has observed a sudden increase in pertussis, commonly known as “whooping cough” in children under five, and particularly one year-olds.
Can higher ‘sin taxes’ help the economy?
The sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million, and there is a growing call for even higher “sin taxes” to help reverse the VAT increase. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
UNAIDS places official on ‘special leave’
The UNAIDS Nigeria Country Director’s legal threat against an activist for accusing him of inappropriate behaviour has backfired as the agency places him on 'special leave'.
How much sugar is in your drink?
Watch this demonstration to find out how much sugar you are consuming unknowingly when drinking your favourite sugary drink.
More sexual harassment woes for UNAIDS
UNAIDS Nigeria Country Director’s threat to sue AIDS activist Vuyiseka Dubula for implying that he is a sexual predator may have backfired as more witnesses come forward.
Second round of HPV vaccinations underway
Grade 4 girls across the Flagstaff circuit in the Eastern Cape are being vaccinated for the second round against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) after the departments of health and education launched the HPV vaccination campaign.
CT residents are the fittest, and the best drivers
Cape Town is the fittest city according to Discovery, and the people also drive better.
HIV-positive mom warns against using muti
Nomsa Nyali was diagnosed with HIV when she was 22 and pregnant. Her son is now 16 - she lives to encourage other HIV-positive people to be brave.
Babies face ‘dire consequences’ if given solids too soon
The World Health Organisation recommends that infants should be breastfed exclusively for the first six months to achieve optimal growth, development and health - but it’s not always possible.
Dodge junk food, warn nutritionists
Most people know junk food is unhealthy - but they still eat it. Health-e News spoke to some residents of Flagstaff in the Eastern Cape to find out about their sugary habits.