The diabetes type that affects the poorest, but isn’t in any textbook
Due to extremely low insulin reserves, patients with this form of diabetes may develop dangerously low blood sugar when given insulin.
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The tough pursuit of sobriety in Mahikeng, a town with no rehab centre
There are no rehabilitation centres in Mahikeng. The entire North West province has only two functional government rehab centres.
Grandmother’s 110th birthday wish: crutches, hearing aids and dignity
Over the past two years, her mobility has become severely impaired; she uses a chair or broomstick for support and balance.
Limpopo mother seeks answers and support for daughter with cerebral palsy
The family lives in a one-room structure where cooking, bathing and sleeping all happen in the same space.
After daughter’s death, Limpopo mother wants support for families raising children with disabilities
Maake says she wants her daughter to be remembered for the joy she brought into people’s lives.
Broken floors, pit toilets and no electricity risk EC learners’ health and safety
Years after a court ruling affirmed learners’ right to safe school infrastructure, two schools near King William’s Town still expose learners and teachers to unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
HIV stigma remains an obstacle for men
Motloung’s diagnosis came as a shock, but he disclosed his HIV positive status almost immediately.
HIV in South Africa: lessons from the past, challenges for the future
South Africa's fight against HIV is marked by significant progress but also deep scars. The rollout of ART saved millions, yet it followed years of delayed action.
No end in sight for Mpumalanga man’s 14-year battle with rare tumour
SAMA recommends that Monareng go back to his treating facility to get clarity on his diagnosis, treatment plan and the reasons for the referrals made.
Why ‘mobile men’ are less likely to use PrEP
A groundbreaking study is testing new ways to bring HIV prevention to men whose work keeps them constantly on the road.
“The floods took everything”: Survivors share the lingering trauma of KZN’s disasters
Many people who survive extreme weather events like floods don’t get any mental health support.
Toxic BPA Found in Breastmilk — No Law to Stop Exposure
In South Africa, there is no law preventing toxic chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) from being used in most food packaging, even though research shows that exposure can begin in the womb and continue to harm children’s development long into adolescence.
The mental health impact of intergenerational violence on children
FROM THE ARCHIVE Taking a drive down Klipfontein Road in Cape Town can be a herculean task depending on the time of the day. Pedestrians, taxis, Golden Arrow buses and cars all compete for pole position on the road. Hawkers…
Inside the concrete bubble: a woman’s story of her life with schizophrenia
While schizophrenia is complex and challenging, with the right support it is possible to live with the illness effectively.
Botshabelo youth trapped in a cycle of unemployment, drug abuse and crime
The statistics are often focused on data from people who are in treatment. There is a whole population of substance users not in treatment who are not counted.