South Africa bags global WHO award for malaria elimination.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. South Africa is among the first recipients of a Word Health Organisation (WHO) award that recognises countries which […]
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Advocates call for policy changes to prevent SA childhood obesity.
Health Reporter. Approximately 13% of South Africa’s children under five years are overweight – more than double the global average.
10 key concepts to overcome fatigue and create a winning working environment.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Let’s be honest – we’re all tired… The truth is that fatigue is a very common feeling
The anti-HIV jab could be in SA clinics by August 2023, if price is right.
By Mia Malan and Mohale Moloi. About a five-minute drive off the Borcherds Quarry Road off-ramp to Crossroads near Cape
Early detection a lifesaver for Breast and Prostate Cancer in SA.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Photo Credit: Shutterstock. Finding and effectively treating any form of cancer at an early stage is of
South Africans urged to lead a healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetes.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Department of Health has urged South Africans to rally behind the awareness of diabetes and advised
Call for clinicians to be on alert for measles cases in Limpopo.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has declared a measles outbreak after three cases from two
SA sees increase in insurance claims by incapacitated employees.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Historical under-investment in mental health services in South Africa has been compounded by an increase in insurance
Morphine shortages leave South Africa’s patients in pain.
By Ufrieda Ho. The short-sightedness of relying on a single morphine powder supplier for South Africa’s healthcare facilities has been
Clinicians urged to be on alert as SA sees an increase in whooping cough cases.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. South Africa has recorded an upsurge in the number of pertussis cases, commonly known as “whooping cough”,
Second person dies of GBS linked to Covid-19 vaccine.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. A second fatal case of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has been confirmed following vaccination with Johnson & Johnson’s
South Africans urged to save lives through organ donation.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Department of Health says South Africa currently has about 2 780 people who are on the