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- A ‘province in shambles’ – Gauteng health workers talk about the state of public health facilitiesAccounts from health workers at various facilities in Gauteng paint a vivid picture of the challenges they face daily, from medicine shortages to broken equipment and infrastructure failures. Read more »
- Gauteng plans to introduce ‘Youth Centres’ to tackle teen pregnancyFactors such as inadequate sexual education, socioeconomic challenges, and limited access to reproductive health services play significant roles in the high rates of teenage pregnancy in the province. Read more »
- Flu cases are on the rise in SA: What you should knowEveryone can get the flu, but those at higher risk for severe illness include pregnant women, those with chronic diseases, and children under two years old. Read more »
- Cheap and easily available ultra-processed foods are fuelling SA’s obesity crisisSouth Africa has a high prevalence of obesity and malnutrition. The solution lies in comprehensive policy interventions that make nutritious foods more accessible and affordable. Read more »
- Year-Long Wait for MRI: Bedridden Father’s Struggle Highlights Healthcare Challenges in MpumalangaBedridden Elvis Mahlangu has been fighting for an appointment for an MRI scan for over a year. The 48 year old father of three from Khayelitsha in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga says he lost the use of his legs after he visited KwaMhlanga Hospital in 2019, due to suffering from urine blockage. … Read more »
- Malaria can’t be beaten without political will and more fundingMalaria elimination costs more than malaria control. In countries like South Africa, which is in the cusp of elimination, investment in malaria must be increased and sustained to prevent the re-establishment of malaria. Read more »
- FS woman waits 4 years for medical negligence pay out after ‘out of court settlement’Woman says despite being promised millions of rands in compensation for injuries sustained during surgery, she has yet to receive payment. Read more »
- Prolonged power outage leaves hospitals in the dark for two daysFor over two days, the hospital operated at reduced capacity, relying on backup generators and prioritisYoing emergency procedures. Read more »
- Access to clean water and stable electricity could go a long way to addressing rising food poisoning in SAExperts stress the importance of education on food safety practices. Read more »
- There’s more to self-care than scented candles or massages, it’s a key public health toolThe emergence of self-care in public health is transforming the way individuals, particularly young people, manage their health. Read more »
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