Transferring specialised skills will reduce maternal mortality in Limpopo, says MEC
A specialist skills transfer programme is helping health care workers in rural and district hospitals prevent maternal mortality in Limpopo.
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Limpopo gears up for malaria fight amid Covid-19 restrictions
Amid measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Limpopo province is also working to stop the spread of malaria.
How a Limpopo woman went from being a security guard to an oncology nurse
Working as a security guard, Tahulela Patient Lehaha saved up enough to pursue her passion for nursing. Today, she specialises in oncology, using her role to raise awareness about cancer.
Limpopo clinic becomes a health hazard as building cracks while health department delays
This Limpopo clinic has closed some of its wards as the building falls apart. Residents say the clinic is a health hazard to patients and staff. They accuse the provincial department of health of dragging its feet.
Brain cancer survivor teaches healthy eating to prevent diseases in others
A Limpopo dietician, diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, learned how to use food to fight cancer. Now, she’s sharing her knowledge of nutrition with others.
Limpopo learners back to school amid concerns over Covid-19 preparedness
As learners return to the classroom in Limpopo, the basic education department says measures like staggered timetables will help prevent Covid-19. Still, school governing bodies concerned over sanitation and infrastructure.
How a Limpopo doctor went from studying by candlelight to owning her own practice
Seeing education as a way out of poverty, a Limpopo woman grew up studying by candlelight in a crowded shack. Today, she is a doctor and entrepreneur creating opportunities for others.
Special Investigating Unit to investigate PPE corruption allegations in Limpopo
The Special Investigating Unit will tackle corruption allegations in Limpopo, looking into Covid-19 relief spending.
‘I was 31 years old and I knew nothing about cancer’ – A survivor uses her experience as education
After discovering she had stage four breast cancer at 31, a survivor is using her experience to educate rural communities like the one she grew up in.
‘No one called to advise me’ – policeman who tested positive for Covid-19 left in the dark about isolation
A police officer shares his story about how he was left without guidance about how to isolate properly after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Fire leaves Limpopo family destitute
A Limpopo family is left destitute by a fire. Police are investigating a case of arson while the family lives in a tent.
Covid-19 fears keep Limpopo kids at home and without meals
But the local education department and various school governing bodies have decided to give children take-home food hampers instead.
Covid-19 lockdown leaves cancer patients isolated and frustrated
Cansa launches telephonic counselling for patients left frustrated by the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting their treatment and support. Cancer patients are physically and emotionally vulnerable to effects of lockdown.
Diarrhoea outbreak fears in Limpopo village
Topanama village, in Limpopo’s Mopani District, has been without water for the past seven months. Residents, at their wits end, have started drinking water from a local canal, and community leaders fear a diarrhoea outbreak on top of the Covid-19 pandemic.
#CoronavirusSA: Pupils relocated due to lack of sanitation
As schools reopen in South Africa with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some are failing to meet basic levels of sanitation.