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- Limpopo Health denies dysfunctioning mortuaries at Elim and Matlala HospitalsSeveral families in Limpopo say they’ve recently found the remains of loved ones decomposing at two government hospitals. One patient who asked not be named because he’s a regular at Elim Hospital in the Vhembe District, says he saw the poor conditions in the morgue first-hand when his mother died… Read more »
- Buying spectacles from illegal markets can lead to permanent damage to your eyesSpectacles cannot be dispensed to any person without a written prescription that is signed by a medical practitioner or an optometrist. Read more »
- Broken washing machines at Bara highlight infrastructure decayThe breakdown of washing machines at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital has thrown a spotlight on the broader challenges of ageing equipment and deteriorating infrastructure. Read more »
- [Watch] Intimate Partner Violence: A Cycle Rooted in ChildhoodIntimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of gender-based violence, affecting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men globally. Research suggests that childhood experiences of violence may play a significant role in its development. A South African study found that over 50% of participants experienced IPV… Read more »
- Nearly half of South Africans experience Intimate partner violence – studyGlobally 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. Researchers believe that intimate partner violence may have its roots in childhood. Read more »
- Stroke among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestylesThe concerning trends of stroke among young adults are likely due to the increasing prevalence of modifiable risk factors. Read more »
- [Watch] Poor Communities Bear the Brunt of South Africa’s Water CrisisFrequent water cuts are a harsh reality for many poor communities in South Africa, like Klipfontein View in Midrand, where residents recently endured three months without running water. For families relying on water trucks, the supply is often unreliable and insufficient, forcing them to store water in bottles and bins.… Read more »
- Poor communities feel the brunt of water crisis in South AfricaThe crisis, fuelled by ageing infrastructure, population growth, and mismanagement, poses severe health risks, including waterborne diseases. Read more »
- Preventable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea driving SA’s rising child mortality rateImmunisation rates have remained below their pre-COVID-19 levels in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northern and Western Cape. Read more »
- Research highlights the tragic link between droughts and violenceClimate shocks like severe droughts worsen poverty, food insecurity and water scarcity, which in turn fuel violence. Read more »
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