Hewu Hospital is facing severe staff shortages, old infrastructure and owes the municipality millions
Hewu Hospital is facing a severe nursing staff shortage.
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From addiction to activist: Durban youth’s mission to help othersÂ
Dlamini now walks the streets of KwaMashu in Durban, going from house to house, meeting young people who are caught in addiction.
Stinkwater residents live along streets overflowing with sewage
The municipality says the sewer spillages in Stinkwater are caused by a sewer pump station that is not operational due to vandalism.
Tshiame residents forced to live with human waste as pipes fail
Residents say human excrement and foul-smelling water constantly flow through their yards and streets.
Botshabelo youth trapped in a cycle of unemployment, drug abuse and crimeÂ
The statistics are often focused on data from people who are in treatment. There is a whole population of substance users not in treatment who are not counted.
Ex-eThekwini clinic employee accused of selling government-issued ARVsÂ
Following up on a tip-off from a source, Health-e News got in touch with the former government employee, posing as a potential ARV buyer.
Embo fitness training brings the community togetherÂ
Nxele started the fitness classes to give back to the community and promote a healthy lifestyle for everyone.
Kliptown residents fear health hazards of using chemical toilets for 20 yearsÂ
Some residents claim they have fallen ill from using chemical non-flush toilets for more than 20 years.
Freedom Farm residents exposed to deafening aircraft noise for decadesÂ
Being exposed to loud noise over a long period of time is a major risk factor for hearing loss.
Durban clinic denies sex worker ARVs  Â
Sex workers face significant barriers to accessing healthcare and often experience discrimination and stigma within the healthcare system.
‘Doctors left scissors inside me,’ claims EC woman after operation Â
Nomveliso Nqketho is seeking answers after surgical scissors were allegedly left inside her during an emergency operation.
Durban clinic asks patients to buy their own pregnancy testsÂ
Some women seeking the removal of contraceptive implants or intrauterine devices face delays due to equipment shortages or lack of water.
Tshikota’s water crisis shows no signs of ending
Some residents buy water from those who own boreholes or private vendors selling water from the back of their bakkies.
Durban teen dies on the roadside waiting for an ambulanceÂ
Lifeguards administered first aid, and a bystander offered to drive him to Addington Hospital, just 2 km away.
No Usable Toilets in Philippi As Services Collapse
The situation is so bad that waste collectors don't take the garbage away because the sewage is running into the dumping site.