Cheap and easily available ultra-processed foods are fuelling SA’s obesity crisis 
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by Oratile Kekana
5h ago
South Africa has a high prevalence of obesity and malnutrition. The solution lies in comprehensive policy interventions that make nutritious foods more accessible and affordable ..read more
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Year-Long Wait for MRI: Bedridden Father’s Struggle Highlights Healthcare Challenges in Mpumalanga
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by Yoliswa Sobuwa
3d ago
Bedridden Elvis Mahlangu has been fighting for an appointment for an MRI scan for over a year. The 48 year old father of three from Khayelitsha in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga says he lost the use of his legs after he visited  KwaMhlanga Hospital in 2019, due to suffering from urine blockage.   “When I got to the ..read more
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FS woman waits 4 years for medical negligence pay out after ‘out of court settlement’ 
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by Molefi Sompane
5d ago
Woman says despite being promised millions of rands in compensation for injuries sustained during surgery, she has yet to receive payment ..read more
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Prolonged power outage leaves hospitals in the dark for two days
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by Yoliswa Sobuwa
6d ago
For over two days, the hospital operated at reduced capacity, relying on backup generators and prioritisYoing emergency procedures ..read more
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Access to clean water and stable electricity could go a long way to addressing rising food poisoning in SA 
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by Yoliswa Sobuwa
6d ago
Experts stress the importance of education on food safety practices ..read more
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There’s more to self-care than scented candles or massages, it’s a key public health tool 
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by Health-e News
1w ago
The emergence of self-care in public health is transforming the way individuals, particularly young people, manage their health ..read more
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Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them
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by Health-e News
1w ago
Integrating social media into sexuality education programmes has the potential to lead to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes among learners ..read more
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Hunger and mental health: study looks at how families cope with food insecurity
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by Ina Skosana
1w ago
A recent study exploring the link between food insecurity and mental health found that coping strategies such as relying on less preferred foods or sending household members to beg for food were common ..read more
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No water no vote: Hammanskraal still doesn’t have clean drinking water a year after cholera outbreak 
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by Precious Mashiane
1w ago
Despite promises from officials, including recent assurances from the water and sanitation minister, clean water remains elusive in Hammanskraal ..read more
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Cough syrup recall: What is diethylene glycol and what happens when you drink it?
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by Palesa Matlala
2w ago
SAHPRA has recalled some batches Benylin paediatric syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol ..read more
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