Cyberbullying victims have described incidences of bullying online as if they’re being attacked everywhere – from inside their homes to being at school or even just venturing out of the house. It feels as if there is no escape…
Parents of young children have been urged to ensure their kids’ vaccinations are up to date as cases of pertussis, known as whooping cough, rise rapidly in South Africa. 147 cases have been recorded since the start of 2022, with…
As every parent and child knows, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) conversations can be a bit awkward. This is something that Michaela Pillay* knows all too well. The 21-year-old Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) student has never had a…
South African children will have to wait until next year for the rollout of the child friendly, ‘sweet-tasting’ antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, despite this new 4-in-1 combination receiving the green light. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved the…
As the globe marks World Birth Defects Day today, many South African mothers and fathers are still gripped by fear based on superstitions and myths. Frustrated by this trend, a Limpopo doctor is educating parents about birth defects to empower…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has revealed an ugly truth. People living with various disabilities are being denied basic human rights like healthcare, communication, education, safety and employment to name a few. These findings have come to light as the country…
South African children have been hit hard by COVID-19 with almost 100 000 kids losing either parents or primary caregivers during the ongoing pandemic. This has seen the country record one of the highest rates of children affected by COVID-19…
A new app called Tracto, which allows parents of children with mental health challenges to keep track of what’s going on in their lives, has brought much-needed relief in managing behaviour and treatment with the touch of a button. Developed…
Experts and parents have weighed in on the National Health Department’s decision to start vaccinating children aged between 12 and 17 with a single dose of of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as from today, evoking a mixed bag of reactions.…
