pandemic

What it’s like being homeless during a pandemic

Health, News

A once successful businessman shares his story of how he became homeless at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Already hooked on drugs, his life took a turn for the worst once President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country…

Nompilo Gwala
October 26, 2021

Ntombela celebrates as Free State reaches major COVID-19 vaccination milestone.

Ntombela praises COVID-19 vaxxers as FS marks milestone

Health, News

The Free State has ticked off another box on their to-do list after it was revealed that the province has administered one million COVID-19 vaccine doses. With an overall population of two million, the vaccination campaign has been deemed a…

Molefi Sompane
October 11, 2021

Clinical research plays critical role in health system

3 reasons why we need a waiver on monopolies of all COVID-19 medical tools

Health, News

Humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders compiled this listicle explaining the equity and access consequences of intellectual property laws when it comes to tools to fight COVID-19. They also call for such laws to be waived in light of the seriousness of the global pandemic.

healthe
October 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impact on children’s healthcare provision.

Children’s healthcare takes a back seat during COVID-19

Health

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an extreme impact on South African children’s lives in ways that will be felt for years to come, say health experts.

Nompilo Gwala
September 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely exacerbated child hunger and malnutrition in South Africa.

Child hunger: Growing scourge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Health, News

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely exacerbated child hunger and malnutrition, with millions of South African households reportedly running out of money to buy food during the hard lockdown last year.

LililtaG
August 31, 2021

Organ donations, transplants brought to a halt during COVID-19 pandemic.

Organ donations, transplants stifled by COVID-19

News

South Africans are urged to become organ donors and give someone the gift of life, as COVID-19 continues to severely impact organ donations and transplant activity.

SandileMbili
August 24, 2021

Women in Limpopo still believe that entrepreneurship is the most effective way to beat unemployment and poverty.

Limpopo women: ‘Entrepreneurship best way to beat poverty’

Health, News

Despite South Africa’s small business sector being hard hit by COVID-19 restrictions, women in Limpopo still believe that entrepreneurship is the most effective way to beat unemployment and poverty.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 19, 2021

Second batch of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines set to boost SA's vaccine rollout even further.

Second batch of Pfizer vaccines a shot in the arm for SA

Health

South Africa received a second batch of Pfizer vaccines from the US on Tuesday which is set to boost the country’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout even further. An initial consignment of 2.8 million doses arrived at OR Tambo International Airport last Saturday as donated by the US government.

Nompilo Gwala
August 4, 2021

Autistic children require more structure during pandemic.

Children living with autism need more structure during the pandemic

Health

Children living with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are having a particularly tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdown restrictions have eroded routines and limited access to primary care settings.

LililtaG
August 4, 2021

Children and nutrition at South African schools

Civil organisations lay down the law as millions of bellies go unfed

Health, Health Systems, News

Equal Education and the governing bodies of two Limpopo schools want a court to rule that education department officials have not met their constitutional obligations in providing daily meals to all qualifying learners.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 7, 2021

This is how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected one of South Africa’s biggest cities

News

From the health and economic shock, disruptions of essential city services, to increased household vulnerability, the city of Cape Town is taking stock of the effect of the pandemic.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 13, 2021

International Nurses Day: Working during COVID-19 is ‘emotional, scary and challenging’

News

On International Nurses Day, Health-e News spoke to three local nurses, about their experiences and the challenges of nursing during the pandemic and surviving COVID-19.

Nompilo Gwala
May 12, 2021

COVID-19 has widened South Africa’s inequality, leaving black women worse off

News

In South Africa, inequality remains a driving force behind health issues. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened this, and women are most likely to bear the brunt of this harsh reality.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
April 22, 2021

‘What if I infect my baby with the COVID-19 when I breastfeed him?’- mothers share their fears

News

Although the immune systems of children and infants are resilient against contracting the coronavirus, moms who are exposed to the virus on a daily basis fear transmitting it to their new-born babies through breastfeeding.

LililtaG and LililtaG
April 13, 2021

International Women’s Day Covid-19 pandemic impact

The Covid-19 pandemic has made women more vulnerable to violence, but also shown their resilience on the frontlines

News

On International Women’s day, Limpopo MEC for Social Development Nkakareng Rakgoale lamented how vulnerable the pandemic has made women. She also commended the women who have been at the forefront of the crisis.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 9, 2021

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