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Child poverty in South Africa – more cash is needed to deal with the crisis

Determinants Of Health, News

The child support grant is not enough to meet basic needs. More than half of the child grant recipients still live in poverty. A recent review by the Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town shows seven million of…

Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
October 20, 2023

Opinion: Here’s how the classroom and the city help contribute to a healthy heart

Health

We need to look to the young to prevent heart disease, which accounts for 225 South African deaths a day, writes Sibonile Dube, Head Of Communications & Patient Advocacy at the pharmaceutical company Novartis.

healthe
March 3, 2021

Where are the children in the NHI?

Health

Child and adolescent health needs a strong champion in the NHI, as the current policy framework is skewed towards adult burden of disease and efficacy of services.

Guest Author
March 3, 2020

School meals. School Nutrition Programme Resumption

Gauteng food banks remain empty

News

Amost half-a-million Gauteng beneficiaries reliant on feeding schemes under the suspended provincial food bank programme, having already gone hungry for four months, are now facing a bleak Christmas.

jamesthabo
December 3, 2018

HIV: One child infected every two minutes

News

AIDS kills 76 adolescents around the world every day, and some 360 000 will die by 2030 unless “urgent” action is taken.

Amy Green
November 30, 2018

Obesity: is it you or ‘the system’?

News

South Africans are getting fatter every year. Is it because we lack self-control or is it because big food companies are ruthlessly targeting this country? Kerry Cullinan, Amy Green and Pontsho Pilane report.

kerrycullinan, kerrycullinan and kerrycullinan
October 15, 2018

The secret pain of sex workers and their children

News

Most sex workers hide what they do for a living from those closest to them – especially their own children, causing pain and distrust mainly because South Africa does not legitimise their work.

Amy Green
August 14, 2018

‘Prophet’ accused of rape gets bail

Gender Based Violence, Health, Our Health

LIMPOPO - Pastor Confidence Monyela (32), accused of raping young girls in one-on-one prayer sessions, was granted R12 000 bail by the Lenyenye Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Mogale Mojela
September 20, 2017

SA kids in big fat trouble, warns Federation

Health, Women's Health

High rates of overweight exist alongside malnutrition and experts predict an ailing future for the nation's children if urgent action is not taken.

Amy Green
October 10, 2016

Takalani Sesame: new project to combat child mortality

Health, News

A new programme aimed at addressing the high mortality rate of children under five years old has been launched in the Eastern Cape – using puppets and educational play to teach small children basic healthcare that could save their lives. Siya Booi reports...

healthe
August 23, 2016

Don’t target kids with junk food ads says UN

Health

The United Nations (UN) has called on governments of its member states to outlaw the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks to children.

Amy Green
August 12, 2016

Combating epilepsy stigma

Health

Mpumalanga’s Department of Education has embarked on a programme to fight discrimination against pupils with chronic illness such as epilepsy.

cynthiamaseko
June 7, 2016

Millions go hungry, accountability and public participation needed

Health, Health Systems, News

One in four people go hungry in South Africa every day, and the public needs to ensure that their right to access to food enshrined in the Constitution is realised.

ayandamkhwanazi
July 28, 2015

Baby’s death sparks national campaign to fix the Eastern Cape

Health, Health Systems

Dr. Dingeman Rijken will always remember baby Ikho. Now, following the infant's death at the hands of a failing health system, a national campaign will ensure others don't forget him either.

lauralopez
September 11, 2013
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Donation helps deaf girl stay at school

Our Health

Orkney – Hearing-impaired four-year old Phatsimo Ntlhane will be able to carry on attending the special school Eduplex in Pretoria after receiving a huge donation to cover school fees.

jobamatsheng
August 19, 2013

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