Behind Her Smile
The story of Nozipho Mgoma, a brave single mother, and her battle against breast cancer.
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New financing needed for Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa
Two new reports have revealed the extent to which non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are affecting Africa, in particular, estimating economic losses of nearly U$500-billion a year.
Nozipho’s story
The public health system is failing many women with breast cancer, who are diagnosed late and face many hurdles in their quest to access lifesaving treatment.
Health sector to stand against rape Living with AIDS # 487
The rape of girls and women remains a major concern in South Africa, and the health care sector needs to be better equipped to collect evidence to prove sexual violation to help secure the conviction of perpetrators by the courts.
Bone marrow stem cell transplant saves lives
Every year thousands of South Africans of all ages and races are diagnosed with diseases such as leukaemia, marrow failure or some other rare blood disorders. Seventy-five percent of these patients are under the age of 25. Their only hope of survival is a blood stem cell transplant from a donor who shares the same tissue type.
Breast is best ‘€“ Health minister
Formula feed for infants should only be handed out if prescribed by a medical doctor, health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi told a meeting on breastfeeding today (MONDAY).
Understanding post-natal depression
The experience of giving birth to a child should be one of great joy and happiness. However, up to 30% of new mothers experience depression after the birth of their newborn.
Shocking maternal care in the Eastern Cape ‘€“ HRW report
Pregnant women seeking healthcare in Eastern Cape government facilities are facing abuse and substandard care placing them at high risk of death and injury, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report has revealed.
Living with epilepsy
Living with epilepsy imposes certain limitations in a person'€™s life. However, with modern medication, a person can control their epilepsy and with the right attitude one may go on to live a fulfilling life.
Midwives could save 3.6-million lives
DURBAN '€“ Ninety percent of all maternal deaths could be prevented if pregnant women were cared for by trained midwives, with specialised back-up in case of emergencies.
Safe sex elusive for many women
Most women still find it difficult to negotiate safe sex with their partners. The problem is even more prevalent among women who are economically dependent on men. Some institutionalised social and cultural norms also fuel the challenge.
Good news on the PMTCT front
DURBAN - Less than 4% of babies born to HIV-positive mothers are infected at 4-8 weeks after birth, a study due to be presented this morning(THURS) at the 5th SA AIDS conference has shown.
Addressing stillbirths
Over 2.6 million babies are stillborn globally every year, but a million of these could have been prevented if mothers had received proper care during pregnancy and birth.
US project planning to sterilise HIV+ women in SA
A controversial US project that pays drug users and alcoholics to undergo sterilisation or long-term contraception, is setting its sights on women living with HIV in South Africa.
Mom take care of yourself so you can take care of your little one
The quality of care that a baby gets while still in the womb and in its early years of life has an impact on its future development. A study has found that the first 1000 days of life are crucial in shaping the next 18 years of a young individual.