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Doctors warn against families bringing unhealthy food into hospitals

News

Mageu may be an old favourite and sweets may cheer the patient up, but these foods could hinder your loved one's recovery. Botshabelo District Hospital is concerned about the unhealthy foods families bring for admitted patients. Instead, they advise these healthier alternatives.

Teboho
February 24, 2021

Health care workers skeptical about Covid-19 vaccine

#Covid-19 vaccine: Behind the scenes health workers are in two minds

News

A nurse at Khayelitsha District Hospital became the first person in South Africa vaccinated against the coronavirus. Yet, as scientists and government officials race to inoculate other frontline workers, some health workers are suspicious of the vaccine.

Sasha Star
February 23, 2021

Sexual offences increased in last quarter of 2020 – crime statistics

News

Most forms of crime registered an increase between October and December 2020, with #GBV-related incidents up 5%.

healthe
February 19, 2021

Post-term pregnancies and tradition – an uncomfortable experience for many women

News, Women's Health

Some rituals can harm a woman's feeling of self worth as pregnancies past the 42 week date and families seek solutions.

SandileMbili
February 17, 2021

Dr Zweli Mkhize South Africa's health minister speaking on Facebook Live.

After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way

Health, News

After the AstraZeneca vaccine proved ineffective against the new coronavirus variant, health workers will now receive the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. More vaccines will also arrive sooner than expected, the health ministry announced.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 10, 2021

A young child being treated by a health worker

Spare a thought for EMS workers as Covid-19 rages, says federation president

News

With increased calls, very sick patients and stepping in as intensive care providers, emergency service workers have been at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. Often at their own peril.

Soligah
February 9, 2021

#Covid-19: SIU on the warpath with almost half of PPE contracts under scrutiny

Health, News

The Special Investigations Unit found that some companies hiked their prices for PPE by 400% or more.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 8, 2021

Wits University doctor who leads vaccine trials

#Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted in South Africa

News

South Africa's government has decided to stop the planned rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vacccine after clinical trials found it is not as effective as hoped against the new variant reported in the country.

Des
February 8, 2021

Private Sector Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Response Fund Launched

Private sector steps to fund gender-based violence response

Gender Based Violence, News

Government and private sector launch fund to fight gender-based violence and femicide, with R70 million already raised.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 5, 2021

Premier Chupu Mathabatha Vaccine Roll-Out Strategy Media Briefing at Office of the Premier Atrium.

Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security

Health, News

The ‘persal’ system was used to decide which frontline workers will get the vaccine in Limpopo. Meanwhile healthcare workers administering the vaccine will get extra security.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 5, 2021

Young child in a hospital bed suffering from cancer

‘I am and I will’—#WorldCancerDay campaign is a call to action during the pandemic

Health, News

The theme for World Cancer Day on 4 February is "I am and I will"—encapsulating the spirit and strength of the cancer community in South Africa and around the world.

Des and Des
February 4, 2021

Fresh fruit and vegetables on sale in Cape Town

Some food prices actually dropped in January, but people are short of cash

News

Potatoes may be cheaper but the price of ginger and garlic has surged due to home remedies to boos the immune system. The pandemic led to record highs for food prices in 2020, and even as prices dip, South Africans can't afford it.

Soligah
February 3, 2021

Ramaphosa announces 20 million more vaccines secured, but vaccination is not mandatory

News

South Africa has secured 20 million vaccines from Pfizer. Some South African health workers are hesitant about being first in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine but President Ramaphosa says that is ok.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 2, 2021

President Ramaphosa inspecting the vaccine carrying pallet

Now the hard part – distributing the Covid-19 vaccine

News

As South African's welcomed the first million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine questions remain about how effectively they will be distributed.

Jamaine Krige
February 2, 2021

Cargo of Covid-19 vaccine being loaded into an aeroplane set for South Africa

AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine en route to South Africa

Health, News

There is much anticipation as South Africa gears up for the arrival of the first batch of the Covid-19 vaccine while health workers worry about the number of doses.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 31, 2021

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