Limpopo

Oral health: Forget the fizz, says Limpopo dentist

Health, News

A Limpopo dentist is offering free oral health screening services as the country marks National Oral Health Awareness Month this September – and has urged people to stay away from fizzy, sugary drinks which are the main tooth decay culprits.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
September 8, 2021

Limpopo public health facilities: Report paints grim picture

News

A report issued by a community-led monitoring group found that public health facilities in Limpopo face a multitude of challenges, including a shortage of medicine, long waiting times and dilapidated infrastructure.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 30, 2021

Limpopo traditional healer Matamba Mamuremi says people must refrain from using herbs without first consulting a trained traditional health practitioner.

African Traditional Medicine Week: ‘Don’t skip consultations’

News

It's African Traditional Medicine Week and a traditional healer in Limpopo is warning people not to use traditional medicine without consulting a trained practitioner, as this could have a devastating impact on their health.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 26, 2021

Limpopo residents have accused ANC councillors of ignoring overwhelming sewage problems.

Limpopo sewage spilling over as councillors turn a blind eye

News

While residents in Limpopo live in a nightmare of overflowing sewage and no running water, ANC councillors have been accused of being too busy bickering instead of attending to infrastructure issues plaguing Mahwelereng.

Montsho
August 24, 2021

Limpopo youngsters are keen to join the COVID-19 queue.

Limpopo youngsters ready to line up for COVID-19 jab

Health, News

Youngsters from Limpopo say they are ready to line up for the jab as government opens its COVID-19 vaccination rollout to individuals aged between 18 to 34.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 20, 2021

A young Limpopo woman donates sanitary pads and toiletry essentials to vulnerable females.

Limpopo woman pays it forward with feminine hygiene essentials

Women's Health

In a bid to bring dignity to vulnerable women, a Limpopo woman is running a sanitary towel and toiletry donation initiative to improve the lives of those in need.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 12, 2021

Family of boy who drowned still fighting with Limpopo department of education to eradicate dangerous pit toilets.

Eradication of pit toilets at Limpopo schools still a pipe dream

Health

The family of five-year-old Michael Komape, who drowned in a pit latrine more than seven years ago, is still battling with the Department of Basic Education to ensure the eradication of unsafe and unhygienic toilets at Limpopo schools.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 12, 2021

A group of Limpopo female surgeons performed medical procedures on children in celebration of Women's month on Monday.

Women’s month: Limpopo female surgeons lend a helping hand

Health

A group of Limpopo female surgeons and other health professionals jumped right in and volunteered to perform medical procedures on children at public hospitals in the province in celebration of Women’s month yesterday.

Montsho
August 10, 2021

Community mourns rape, murder of lesbian health worker

Health, News

Family, friends and members of the LGBTIQ+ community in Limpopo have been left reeling by the brutal rape and murder of a young lesbian community health worker, in what is suspected to be a hate crime.

Montsho
August 10, 2021

Limpopo mothers support breastmilk donation

Limpopo mothers give breastmilk donation the thumbs up

Health, Women's Health

Given the nutritional value and importance of breastmilk, several mothers from Limpopo have spoken out in support of breastmilk donation to infants whose mothers are unable to breastfeed them.

Montsho
August 10, 2021

Budding inventor bets on cash-disinfecting device

Health

A money-disinfecting device, that could potentially help curb the spread of COVID-19, is the latest brainchild of an aspiring inventor from Limpopo, who hopes to build on the success of his earlier invention.

Montsho
July 29, 2021

Teachers must adhere to COVID-19 protocols, vaccinated or not.

Limpopo teachers must adhere to COVID-19 protocols

Health, News

While a large number of teachers and support staff in Limpopo have already been vaccinated, labour unions and health officials are scratching their heads about how vaccinated and unvaccinated staff should interact to best curb the spread of COVID-19.

Montsho
July 27, 2021

A shortage of contraceptive injections has forced women in Limpopo to consider alternatives.

Contraceptives shortage in Limpopo a ‘disaster’ for women

News, Women's Health

Women in Limpopo are desperate to get their hands on two types of injectable contraceptives which have been in short supply for over a month. One patient has deemed the situation a ‘disaster’ which the provincial department of health reckons will be.

Mogale Mojela
July 27, 2021

Concern as Limpopo clinics run out of essential pediatric vaccines.

Limpopo moms express concern as pediatric vaccines run out

Health, News

As the country continues to administer COVID-19 vaccines, mothers in Limpopo are worried that their children could be exposed to dangerous diseases due to a shortage of essential pediatric vaccines at pubic and private health facilities.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 27, 2021

Local mom is farming to turning her passion for farming into opportunity to alleviate poverty and hunger

Limpopo mom sees small-scale farming as answer to poverty

Determinants Of Health, Health

A woman from Khopho Village, outside Tzaneen, is planning to turn her passion for farming into an opportunity to create jobs for her community to alleviate hunger and poverty.

Mogale Mojela
July 26, 2021

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