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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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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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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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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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6d ago
Experts stress the importance of education on food safety practices ..read more
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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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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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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
No water no vote: Hammanskraal still doesn’t have clean drinking water a year after cholera outbreak
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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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2w ago
SAHPRA has recalled some batches Benylin paediatric syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol ..read more