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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

Western Cape reports 49% drop in COVID-19 cases

News

Following the peak of COVID-19 second wave cases, the Western Cape province continues to see a decline in new cases for the second week in a row.

Soligah
February 1, 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

Babies are missing crucial polio and other vaccines because of the pandemic

Health Department plays catch-up as infants miss polio vaccines

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Limpopo Department of Health will embark on a catch-up programme after a backlog in childhood vaccines reported.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 29, 2021

Downtown Johannesburg showing little traffic

Baragwanath Hospital professor appeals to South Africans to stay at home as Covid-19 death toll rises

News

With South Africa's hospitals and clinics now experiencing a second wave of Covid-19 infections, experts urge citizens to stay home.

healthe
January 5, 2021

Tshepong hospital vandalised by striking workers

Hospitals vandalised over unpaid performance bonuses

News

Health workers at the Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp have embarked an unprotected strike over bonuses and reportedly vandalised facilities.

Nthusang Lefafa
December 30, 2020

An emotional President Cyril Ramaphosa announces lockdown level 3 on December 28 2020

#CoronavirusSA: Back to level 3 restrictions for South Africans as Covid-19 persists

News

A stricter curfew and tighter restrictions on alcohol sales are in the offing as South Africa enters level 3 lockdown

NdivhuwoMukwevho
December 29, 2020

Women are likely to die in greater numbers than men in the Covid-19 pandemic because they dominate health and education positions

Women make up 58% of Covid-19 infections in South Africa says NICD

Health, News

Women are being infected by Covid-19 at a higher rate than men in South Africa says the NICD as it releases more data showing an accelerated spread of the coronavirus.

healthe
December 28, 2020

Stricter lock down possible as new Covid-19 strain upends hospital plans

News

The number of Covid-19 cases surged in South Africa on the eve of Christmas with officials now warning a tougher shutdown is on the cards.

healthe
December 24, 2020

“My worst fears had come true”- a young person’s rendezvous with Covid-19

News

With South Africa's Covid-19 cases nearing the 900 000 mark, Health-e News virtually sat down with a graduate student from the University of Cape Town (UCT). lance-selae august recently tested positive for COVID-19 despite taking necessary precautions.

Soligah
December 19, 2020

Sea point Cape Town maskless beach goers

Beach abuse leaves government little room to move on Covid-19

Health, News

As Festive Season begins there are signs that government will clamp down further with beach goers ignoring social distancing and mask wearing rules.

healthe
December 18, 2020

Stop Gender Based Violence reads the poster being held by a women during a march in Gauteng

A support network in Thembisa will help young women identify GBV red flags

Gender Based Violence, News

People Opposed to Women Abuse (POWA) Thembisa is focusing on healing and empowering survivors of gender-based violence through a support network, long after #16Days ends.