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Health-e News is South Africa's only independent health news agency, supplying the country with news from cities and villages via a network of citizen journalists and experienced, award-winning TV and print journalists.
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2d ago
Accounts from health workers at various facilities in Gauteng paint a vivid picture of the challenges they face daily, from medicine shortages to broken equipment and infrastructure failures ..read more
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3d ago
Factors such as inadequate sexual education, socioeconomic challenges, and limited access to reproductive health services play significant roles in the high rates of teenage pregnancy in the province. ..read more
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4d ago
Everyone can get the flu, but those at higher risk for severe illness include pregnant women, those with chronic diseases, and children under two years old ..read more
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5d 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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1w 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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1w 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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1w 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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1w 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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2w ago
Integrating social media into sexuality education programmes has the potential to lead to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes among learners ..read more