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Limpopo eye patients waiting in the dark for operations

Health Systems, News, Our Health

Patients in need of eye operations in the Sekhukhune and Capricorn districts in Limpopo are disappointed because the Warmbath Hospital in Waterberg District has not called them despite promising to do so a few months ago. Joshua Leselo* (71) from…

Montsho
May 20, 2022

#Covid-19: Oxygen Emergency Taskforce launched as Africa struggles with shortage

News

As the demand for oxygen soars across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation says there is a growing shortage in Africa and Latin America.

NdivhuwoMukwevho and NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 26, 2021

Doctors warn against families bringing unhealthy food into hospitals

News

Mageu may be an old favourite and sweets may cheer the patient up, but these foods could hinder your loved one's recovery. Botshabelo District Hospital is concerned about the unhealthy foods families bring for admitted patients. Instead, they advise these healthier alternatives.

Teboho
February 24, 2021

Fresh fruit and vegetables on sale in Cape Town

Some food prices actually dropped in January, but people are short of cash

News

Potatoes may be cheaper but the price of ginger and garlic has surged due to home remedies to boos the immune system. The pandemic led to record highs for food prices in 2020, and even as prices dip, South Africans can't afford it.

Soligah
February 3, 2021

Babies are missing crucial polio and other vaccines because of the pandemic

Health Department plays catch-up as infants miss polio vaccines

News

Limpopo Department of Health will embark on a catch-up programme after a backlog in childhood vaccines reported.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 29, 2021

An emotional President Cyril Ramaphosa announces lockdown level 3 on December 28 2020

#CoronavirusSA: Back to level 3 restrictions for South Africans as Covid-19 persists

News

A stricter curfew and tighter restrictions on alcohol sales are in the offing as South Africa enters level 3 lockdown

NdivhuwoMukwevho
December 29, 2020

Long queues in the Eastern Cape could accelerate spread of Covid-19

News

As people line up for social services in the Eastern Cape there are fears that people languishing in these queues may be a health risk

healthe
December 23, 2020

Rural disabled left in the dark when it comes to their rights

Health, News

People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.

SandileMbili
December 21, 2020

Traditional leaders can help end GBV

Gender Based Violence, Health, Health Systems, News

Government is encouraging traditional leaders to become involved in the fight against Gender Based Violence, especially in rural areas where some customs violate the human rights of women.

Nelisiwe Msomi
July 24, 2020

Free State clinic left to cope with a double patient load and no water

Our Health

After a fire blazed through Vaalrock Clinic, the Brandfort community is forced to use the only clinic at their disposal, the Marantha Clinic, which is having far-reaching implications.

Teboho
October 17, 2019

Alarm over NHI Bill

Our Health

Members of the country’s biggest medical aid scheme — government employees — are concerned about the implementation of universal healthcare.

Zizo Zikali
September 2, 2019

Gogos receive first aid training

Our Health

Elderly women living in rural areas learn first aid to be prepared in case of medical emergencies.

Teboho
August 23, 2019

The more than 300 bikes recently distributed to the province's community health workers are the first of many, say the North West Department of Health

NHI Bill must prioritise people, not private interest

Health

At the centre of providing universal health care are people and ensuring equitable services, but can the health minister prevent the private sector from hijacking the National Health Insurance?

sibongilenkosi
August 19, 2019

Medication deficit hits Limpopo

Our Health

There is a shortfall of ferrous sulphate in public hospitals in Limpopo. It is used as a pre-labour treatment measure so that haemorrhaging (excessive bleeding) isn’t as fatal to women during childbirth.