Bigger the belly, wealthier the man, say villagers
For a number of previously disadvantaged communities, the bigger the belly the wealthier an individual is a common perception.
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Rural Health
‘Prophet’ accused of rape gets bail
LIMPOPO - Pastor Confidence Monyela (32), accused of raping young girls in one-on-one prayer sessions, was granted R12 000 bail by the Lenyenye Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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Role-players don’t see eye-to-eye on the NHI
Even among those who support the implementation of universal health coverage in the form of a National Health Insurance (NHI) there is disagreement on what the shift will mean especially for private medical schemes, writes AMY GREEN for HEALTH-E NEWS.
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The heavy impact of urban diets
Pumpkin leaves, sweet potatoes, Hugo beans, baby black jacks and wild fruits have been rejected in favour of a more westernised diet of processed meats, fast food and oily treats leading to a host of health problems.
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Limpopo woman gives birth on the street
A pregnant woman, who was sent home after arriving at her local clinic with severe abdominal pains, gave birth to a healthy baby girl in the street a short while later.
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Toilet horror at Vhembe’s Home Affairs offices
LIMPOPO - The toilets at the Vhembe district Home Affairs offices in Limpopo have not been cleaned for so long that the local community now believes they are an actual health hazard.
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Transport costs lead to unnecessary death
KWA-ZULU NATAL – The unaffordable cost of traveling to her local clinic almost 20km away led to a 59-year-old woman defaulting on her medication and ultimately dying.
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The hell suffered by patients at Holy Cross Hospital
Sick patients have been forced to leave their beds at the Holy Cross Hospital and head outside to a nearby stream to fetch their own water because taps in the government health facility ran dry.
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Pets neglect pose scabies risk to humans
Disadvantaged rural communities in parts of KwaZulu Natal are at risk of contracting scabies from exposure to pets with sarcoptic mange.
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Elim demise: is tribalism to blame?
Elim Hospital is one of the oldest health facilities in Limpopo and had a reputation for excellence. Why are services now so bad?
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Over-60’s in good shape thanks to health club
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the yard around the old Bohlokong municipal offices in the Free State turns into a hive of activity.
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PillDrop: Solution to chronic medication challenges
A South African pharmacist’s idea of revolutionising access to chronic medicines in rural areas has received the nod from an international panel in the global Sandoz Hack competition.
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Breast cancer survivor: “Let’s speak about cancer in our language”
Breast cancer is not an illness that affects only those who speak English and live in the city, says survivor Nelisa Sipamia, who grew up in a rural area, dependent on the public health care system.
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‘Hell on Earth’ as sewage flows down streets
Sewage from a burst drain has been running down the streets of Thlolong Township near Kestell in the Free State for months.
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QwaQwa water crisis deepens
The Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital, which is the main hospital in Qwaqwa, has no running water and the toilets are in a mess.
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