The spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to be an urgent public health issue in South Africa. While prevention will always be better than a cure, the prevalence of STIs, especially among women, makes it important to understand early…
A grieving brother has called on the National Department of Health to make cancer treatment accessible within all corners of the country, especially rural communities. Muntu Nyathi lost his sister to breast cancer two weeks ago and in light of…
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads rapidly across the globe, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) are working hard at developing a vaccine to fight the highly infectious strain. They are also testing the waters to see how safe their jab…
We have been living with the coronavirus for almost two years and already there is talk of a possible fifth wave in South Africa. As we learn to live with COVID-19, masks remain a vital preventative method in managing the…
Adolescent girls and young women have a higher chance of being affected by HIV/AIDS and if not prioritised, the goal of eradicating HIV by 2030, will remain nothing but a fantasy. So says Kenyan-based activist, Irene Ogeta. “The world’s biggest…
It’s finally holiday time for most. This means virtually everyone is making a beeling for the pool, beaches, rivers, dams, and lakes. Sadly, what is supposed to be a fun time, often turns into tragedy with thousands of children at…
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the alarming prevalence of mental, neurological and psychosocial disorders and the importance of giving them appropriate attention, especially for medical professionals. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression,…
The Department of Health, in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation, convened a multi-stakeholder forum yesterday as South Africa prepares to lead Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing drive through its mRNA technology transfer hub. These exciting developments come at…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended South Africa for rapidly detecting, sequencing, and reporting the new variant of the novel coronavirus. But, is concerned that vaccine inequity throughout Africa, might lead to the COVID-19 virus spreading and mutating. WHO…
A teacher with extensive experience educating children with hearing impairments has urged parents to seek professional help for their kids sooner rather than later. Maria Nemakonde has taught at the Tshilidzini School for Special Education, just outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo,…
The majority of mothers in low-income communities in South Africa face many barriers such as high levels of stress which is believed to undermine their ability to produce breast milk of acceptable quality and quantity. This trend has seen South…
A Limpopo patient, needing to see a doctor before having his treatment for hypertension renewed, has described how him and several others were turned away at the Zone 2 clinic in Seshego, Polokwane due to faulty blood pressure machines. The…
Local clinical trials have started on antiviral pills that can be administered in place of the vaccine injection to prevent COVID-19 infection, which – if successful – would address vaccine hesitancy among people who are afraid of needles. By Max…
After numerous surgeries that left her scarred for life, a young Limpopo mother is grateful that she managed to overcome sarcoma and is able to watch her daughter grow up. Ipfani Matibe, from Mufulwi village, outside Thohoyandou in the Vhembe…