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.
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.
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.
Female condoms were introduced over a decade ago, but they still remain a taboo subject with many South Africans.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Work-place environments can be harmful to a pregnant woman, depending on the type of work that they do. In some cases, certain adjustments need to be made to protect the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby in the work-place.
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.
Finding the perfect child-minder for your child can be an exhausting as well as a frightening experience. What should a mother know about her nanny? Well, we get some tips in this report.
The Foschini Group has launched an audit of all slogan t-shirts sold in its stores following objections from among others feminists, HIV activists and a Christian group which said the messages supported women abuse and unsafe sex.
One in 10 mothers are reported to have had post-natal depression in their lives, but many women who get it, do not seek help because of the stigma and the lack of availability of services.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or simply Lupus is a rare disease that affects a number of organs in the body. It is mostly common in young females. Noxolo Malusalila is one such case.
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