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Fourth wave: Omicron fails to deliver killer blow

Fourth wave reflections: Relief as Omicron failed to deliver killer blow

Health, News

While the rest of the world struggles to contain the spread of the Omicron variant – back home – the dreaded fourth wave came and went and South Africans could breathe a little easier. Lockdown restrictions were eased indicating a…

LililtaG
January 10, 2022

Tshwane’s Steve Biko Academic Hospital in the ‘eye of the pandemic storm’ – Makhura

Health, News

As Covid-19 infections strain facilities in Gauteng, Premier David Makhura visited the hospital at the centre of the struggle against the pandemic. The wave of infections also prompted officials to reopen field hospitals.

Marcia Moyana
January 11, 2021

Tshwane residents take advantage of free Covid-19 tests at malls

Health, News

Malls around Tshwane offer free Covid-19 testing, with thousands also undergoing screening at malls around the city.

Marcia Moyana
August 12, 2020

Esidimeni’s dead stored in pile at morgue

News

After a six-hour wait, yesterday morning the Director-General of Health was given access to a rundown private mortuary where bodies of Esidimeni’s dead were kept last year.

kerrycullinan and kerrycullinan
February 20, 2017

Health worker opts for circumcision

Health, Men's Health, Our Health

A 33-year-old health promoter at Tshwane University of Technology has been circumcised in spite of his fear of the pain it would cause.

tshilidzituwani
October 21, 2013

Tshwane patients complain about poor care

Health Systems, Our Health

Health workers urge patients of Tshwane’s Dilopye Clinic to put complaints in writing as community members continue to complain about poor care at doctor’s hands

tshilidzituwani
October 8, 2013

Tshwane residents know little about NHI

Health Systems, Our Health

More than a year after the National Health Insurance pilot was launched in South Africa, Tshwane District communities still have no or little knowledge of what it means. This is despite the fact that Tshwane is one of the pilot districts for the NHI.

tshilidzituwani
September 26, 2013

Recurring sewage spills in Soshanguve unresolved

Determinants Of Health, Our Health

Manholes over the sewerage system in Soshanguve Block K and M keep bursting and spilling condoms, nappies and faeces.

tshilidzituwani
September 9, 2013

Dangerous field cleared for park

Our Health

Bushes in Soshanguve Block M, in which criminals and nyaope addicts hide, are being cleared by the municipality to develop a recreational park for the community.

tshilidzituwani
August 20, 2013

Living with Diabetes

Health, Our Health

Ben Mokgoko of Soshanguve, who is an employee of Medunsa, has Diabetes Type 2. It’s been six years since Mokgoko was diagnosed with the disease and he has learnt to manage it.

tshilidzituwani
August 19, 2013

Progress for school toilets in Winterveldt

Our Health

Since OurHealth reported earlier this year on the appalling toilet conditions at Winterveldt schools in Tshwane some improvements have begun.

mishackmahlangu
August 8, 2013
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Demystifying epilepsy in Tshwane

Our Health

Epilepsy recently came under the spotlight at the Boekenhout Clinic, the scene of the Tshwane districts first support group. National Epilepsy Day presented an opportunity to create awareness around the condition among heath workers and the community. Facility manager Dorothy…

Mishack Mahlangu
July 5, 2013

Winterveldt runs dry

Determinants Of Health, Our Health

Water taps in Winterveldt have been dry for about a year and people have to queue for the water tanker from as early as two o'clock in the morning.

tshilidzituwani
July 3, 2013

New suppliers blamed for ARV stockouts

Health, Our Health

Stock-outs of ARVs in Soshanguve is a problem to the patients, clinic staff and caregivers.

Tshilidzi Tuwani
June 21, 2013

Parents educated about raising children

Health, Our Health

SOSHANGUVE. – More than 300 Soshanguve residents recently took part in a campaign, called Raising Roots, that gives parents, grandparents and caregivers all the advice and knowledge they need to raise healthier, happier children.

tshilidzituwani
April 29, 2013

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