Women’s Health

There are lessons from HIV on how to effectively respond to Covid-19 and beyond, says UNAIDS

After a ground breaking study on contraceptives and HIV, what have we learned?

Health, Women's Health

A year after the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes study, experts take a look at the current state of Sexual and Reproductive Health care.

Marcia Moyana
August 15, 2020

What do you really know about breastfeeding your new baby?

Women's Health

Breastfeeding may be natural, but mothers need help. Naomi Mitchell is a doula in Port Elizabeth and a La Leche League leader who shares her own journey.

healthe
August 11, 2020

Health minister concerned babies are missing immunisations as mothers fear Covid-19

Health, News, Women's Health

The Covid-19 lockdown could be a double threat to young children: disrupting scheduled immunisation efforts and threatening nutritional security.

Marcia Moyana
August 4, 2020

WHO encourages mothers to breastfeed irrespective of Covid-19 infection

Health, Women's Health

World Health Organization recommends mothers with suspected or confirmed Covid-19 should continue to breastfeed and should not be separated from infants.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 4, 2020

Mothers speak out on infant loss: ‘To this day, I don’t know why my baby died’

Features, Women's Health

It’s every pregnant woman’s dream to go home with a healthy baby, but what happens to her psychological wellbeing when her baby dies — either at birth or days after? Hospital-run support groups may help the grieving process, reports OurHealth journalist Marcia Zali.

Marcia Moyana
April 7, 2020

Forced sterilisation amounts to ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’

Gender Based Violence, News, Women's Health

According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report on forced and coerced sterilisations in South Africa, the practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women’s constitutionally enshrined rights, and highlights flaws in public health’s informed consent procedures.

Shaazia Ebrahim
March 4, 2020

Ten years later: The NHI must prioritise sexual and reproductive health

Health, Health Systems, Women's Health

Reproductive justice is a win-win situation where everyone benefits and a South Africa universal health coverage funding model should ensure this, writes Marion Stevens.

marionstevens
October 28, 2019

Trump’s Gag Rule causes global damage

Women's Health

Despite liberal abortion laws in many countries, anti-abortion US policy has forced NGOs worldwide dependent on US dollars to curtail their family planning, pregnancy services and information they provide to patients, according to a report given exclusively to Health-e.

Pontsho Pilane
January 28, 2019

Disability activist on a drive to get people to walk in her shoes

Health, Women's Health

Masingita Masungu is embarking on an epic journey from Cape Town to Cairo to celebrate Africa’s diversity as she spreads her message: "Walk in my shoes".

Pontsho Pilane
December 31, 2018

How hunger erodes mental health

Women's Health

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: Lack of food security is driving depression, anxiety and suicidal behaviour in poor communities

kerrycullinan
October 10, 2017

VIDEO: Tech tool for rape survivors

Gender Based Violence, Health, Multimedia, Women's Health

The level of rape in South Africa is comparable to a war zone. Health-e's Izwi Lami campaign allows survivors to share their voices, access counseling services and campaign for change, all through a free SMS conversation.

kimharrisberg
October 5, 2017

“My family cycle ends with me”

Our Health, Women's Health

Mpumalanga – The brave mother of an 11-year old daughter has undertaken to ensure that, despite their harrowing experiences and difficulties, her child will not suffer as much as she has.

cynthiamaseko
July 4, 2017

VIDEO: A balanced diet in an unequal society

Health, Multimedia, Women's Health

Many South Africans don't earn enough to afford healthy foods and end up with 'lifestyle' diseases like diabetes. Noma-Afrika is a domestic worker whose story illustrates that inequality permeates our diets too.