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Getting water is an arduous reality for Giyani resident

Determinants Of Health, Multimedia

Access to water is a constitutional right in South Africa. Safe and readily available water is also important for public health. According to the World Health Organisation access to safe and adequate water supply is the cornerstone to preventing infections. Without enough water people are…

Faith Mutizira
September 20, 2023

Innocence for Sale

Gender Based Violence, Health, Women's Health

Health-e investigate the real life implications of Sugar Daddy relationships on the lives of young South African women.

fathimasimjee
July 26, 2013

Picking up the Pieces

Health, Health Systems

Health-e's latest documentary, "Picking up the Pieces" will be aired tonight (Tues) on 3rd Degree (e-TV) at 9.30pm. See the nurses in action dealing particularly with the huge rise in child rape cases, and find out how this specialisation is dying because it does not get proper recognition from the health authorities.

sashawalessmith
March 26, 2013

F. W. de Klerk speaks out about his cancer experience

Health

MEDIA RELEASE: Former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, F. W. de Klerk knows exactly how colorectal cancer can affect someone. He was diagnosed with this type of cancer in 2006 and has been in remission for seven years now. His surprise diagnosis has made him realise that this sensitive type of cancer needs to be discussed, and receive more public awareness.

healthe
February 28, 2013

The Hidden Epidemic

Health

Despite being a major childhood killer, the plight of children with Tuberculosis has largely been ignored.

fathimasimjee
March 29, 2012

A Calling

Health

The inspiring stories of two rural youth who overcame the impossible in order to serve and save their communities.

fathimasimjee
January 25, 2012

Behind Her Smile

Health

This week on Special Assignment, Health-e follows a single mother and her battle against breast cancer. Wednesday at 9:30PM on SABC 3.

fathimasimjee
September 19, 2011

A new lease on life

Gender Based Violence, Health

Hospice offers care that focuses on alleviating pain of very ill patients, as well as providing emotional support and counselling to them and their families. Whilst many hospice patients are terminally ill, some are able to recover through the wonderful care they receive.

fathimasimjee
July 27, 2011

Taking health to the people

Health, Health Systems

South Africa's health system is on the brink of a dramatic change, with the National Health Insurance White Paper expected to be considered by Cabinet this week.

fathimasimjee
July 27, 2011

Breakthrough in TB diagnostics

Health

Tuberculosis is the leading cause of natural death in South Africa and over 10% of all new TB cases are drug resistant. One of the most important measures for controlling the spread of the bacteria is quick diagnosis and treatment. Revolutionary new testing technology may make this possible.

fathimasimjee
March 30, 2011

Devil Bones

Health

Every child in South Africa will have come into contact with drugs by the time they leave secondary school. One in three will have taken them. Increasingly, the drug of choice is heroin.

sashawalessmith
March 25, 2011

Peddling Poison

Health

A poisonous new street drug is being peddled in KZN. Known as Whoonga, it's highly addictive and sometimes lethal.

sashawalessmith
February 2, 2011

Thula Mama

Health, Women's Health

Health-e's TV unit tracks two HIV positive women through their pregnancies, births and subsequent heart-wrenching wait to see whether their babies are born with HIV.

sashawalessmith
December 9, 2010

‘I am scared’: the frightening reality of breast cancer

Health, Women's Health

Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in South Africa, affecting approximately 1 in every 29 women. Whilst cancer cannot always be prevented, early detection does allow for a greater chance of a full recovery. In this insert Nosipho Mgoma shares her reality of breast cancer and shows that it can affect younger woman and if detected late, can have devastating consequences.

fathimasimjee
November 9, 2010

The highs and lows of bipolar mood disorder

Health, Mental Health

We all have the occasional mood swing or wake up on the wrong side of the bed some mornings. However as this insert shows, it is not just a simple case of good or bad days when your fluctuating moods are affecting your career and your relationship with loved ones. Tshidi Khumbane shares her experience of bipolar mood disorder.

fathimasimjee
October 29, 2010

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