South Africa scores poorly on ‘Saving Mothers’
Almost 5 000 women died while pregnant or within 42 days of giving birth in South Africa between 2008 and 2010, more than in any of the previous years.
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Vinegar test can help identify cervical cancer
As many young women are now developing cervical cancer and more are at risk of cancer of the cervix because of HIV infection, new and simpler methods of diagnosis are needed. Now, scientists have discovered that vinegar is useful in diagnosing cervical cancer.
I’m now a conqueror’
Having survived cervical cancer Emily Monchojana now spends her time educating women in her community about the importance of looking after the health of their cervix to help protect them from the cancer. Ayanda Mkhwanazi of Health-e News Service, caught up with her during one of these educational sessions.
New HIV testing guidelines
New international HIV testing guidelines are encouraging couples to test together and for immediate initiation on antiretrovirals for the one testing positive.
Exercise is good for the body
Healthy eating coupled with regular physical exercise can go a long way in prolonging your life. The World Health Organisation's (WHO's) recent recommendation is for people to take, at least, 30 minutes exercising five days a week.
Bringing sexy into HIV Living with AIDS 509
HIV is mostly a sexually transmitted infection, yet many people shy away from expressing sexuality or speaking openly about the very fact and act that may result in HIV infection. But that could change if Phindile Sithole-Spong, a young Johannesburg-based woman has her way.
It’s Time to Deliver for Girls and Women
A few weeks ago, on 8 March, the world celebrated International Women's Day, which serves as a clarion call to honor girls' and women's contributions to their families, communities and nations. As our global population swells to over 7 billion, we must heed this call by working to ensure that every girl and woman lives a long, healthy and happy life. By Dr. Jotham Musinguzi.
Urgent Delivery’Maternal Death: The Avoidable Crisis
Every year, hundreds of thousands of women around the world die during childbirth because they lack access to the medical assistance they need. On International Women's Day, March 8, MSF is releasing a report, Maternal Death: The Avoidable Crisis, that details the profound, life-saving impact quality emergency obstetric care can have for pregnant women who are trying to endure acute and chronic humanitarian crises. Read the report here.
Femidoms still a taboo
Female condoms were introduced over a decade ago, but they still remain a taboo subject with many South Africans.
Bara warning bells sounded long ago
Chris Hani Baragwanath (CHB) doctors had issued a warning in December last year already that the suboptimal staffing levels at the hospital were dangerous and endangering the lives of mothers and children.
Endometriosis destroys quality of life
About 1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from a chronic and painful condition known as endometriosis. The disease can impact on the lives of women in a considerably adverse manner.
Endometriosis ruins lives
'As women we believe that pain is a natural part of life, so we try and cope on our own, and we suffer in silence,' said Lotus-FM radio personality Pauline Sangham (42) who lived with severe pain for years before she was diagnosed and treated for endometriosis'a condition whereby lesions on the ovaries and other pelvic organs cause extreme pain during a women's menstrual cycle.
Small, but real surprises in antenatal survey
Over the last three years HIV prevalence among older women between the ages of 30 ' 34 has been growing, while it remains the same in younger women aged 15 ' 24. This is according to the 21st antenatal survey measuring HIV prevalence among first time pregnant women. The survey included women from as young as 10 year-old adolescents.
Ensuring Family Planning Access: African Leaders Should Do More
OPINION:Rose is a mother of four, with a fifth on the way. At a time when she should be eagerly awaiting the birth of her child, she is instead worried about how to prevent her next pregnancy. She'd like to wait at least two years, but she doesn't have that say because she doesn't have access to family planning.By Dr. Frederick T. Sai.
Stretching arthritis away
Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 200 diseases that cause pain and loss of movement of the joints. Arthritis can turn a person's life upside-down if left untreated, as it affects the body's movement, thus making it difficult to perform certain activities.