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Over 100 grannies march in Durban to demand better healthcare and housing
This follows a three-day conference that brought together grandmothers from across the country
Health
South African deaths caused by cancer, diabetes, heart attacks increased 59% in 20 years – Stats SA
South African deaths caused by cancer, diabetes, and heart attacks have surged by 59% over 20 years, unveiling a pressing health crisis.
Health
Health Department to introduce new vaccines to improve existing coverage
Phaahla noted that South Africa continues to experience outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, despite a strong childhood vaccination programme.
News
Mystery Soweto food poisoning outbreak claims two more lives
This tragedy follows a similar incident days earlier, where two four-year-old children in Soweto died, reportedly after eating biscuits from a foreign-owned spaza shop.
Health
COVID-19 variant EG.5 Eris is spreading in South Africa: Here’s everything you must know
COVID-19 variant EG.5 Eris is currently spreading in South Africa. Here is everything you must know.
Health
Improve your heart health with this easy-to-make beetroot, feta and rocket salad
The beetroot, feta, and rocket salad is a nutrition-packed dish that offers an array of health benefits, particularly for heart health.
Health
PRIME energy drink could be investigated by the US FDA – Here’s why
PRIME energy drink could be investigated by the US FDA as demand surges for the intensely caffeinated supplement in children under 18.
Health
CSIR leans on artificial intelligence to boost rural healthcare
Young CSIR researchers this week displayed groundbreaking innovations aimed at enhancing South Africa’s rural healthcare system.
Health
Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why
The flu vaccine remains the most effective method to prevent severe illness. South African epidemiologists say.
Health
Cholera outbreak death toll rises to 32 – Here’s everything we know
The cholera death toll has now risen to 32 after a woman from Parys, Free State, succumbed to the waterborne disease.
Health
Cholera outbreak: Death toll rises amid Ramaphosa Hammanskraal visit
President Ramaphosa's visit to Hammanskraal was marred by an increase in the cholera outbreak death toll. Here's what you must know.
Viral News
Kabelo Gwamanda rushed to hospital: Here’s everything we know
Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda was rushed to hospital after he fainted during a debate on his State of the City Address.
News
‘Paranoid’ Dineo Ranaka reportedly exits wellness hospital: Here’s what we know
Dineo Ranaka checked herself out of a Pretoria wellness hospital after reportedly getting into a heated squabble with a health worker.
News
New reports raise worries about Jamie Foxx health condition
As questions linger on the actor's health condition, new reports suggest Jamie Foxx may have suffered partial paralysis following a stroke
Viral News
Mahikeng hospital under fire for placing newborn babies in cardboard boxes
Mahikeng Hospital nurses allegedly resorted to using cardboard boxes as makeshift alternatives for the babies' accommodation.
Health
Hammanskraal cholera outbreak claims 12 lives – Here’s everything we know
The outbreak was confirmed after stool specimens from 19 patients at Jubilee District Hospital tested positive for cholera, exhibiting symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and nausea.
Health
Diphtheria cases discovered in South Africa, NICD confirms
The NICD alerted the Health Department of two laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria disease that were detected in April 2023.
Health
NICD declares Mumps outbreak: Here’s what you must know about the child virus
Mumps, the NICD said, is generally a mild childhood disease, mostly affecting children between the ages of five and nine.
Health
COVID-19 no longer a public health emergency of international concern
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla warned, however, that despite the World Health Organisation's declaration, COVID-19 is not over.
Health
Limpopo identified as epicentre of new measles outbreak
Limpopo has recorded 410 cases of measles, the most of any province. Here is the latest data from the NICD.
Health
Ramaphosa vows to deliver National Health Insurance in 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is forging ahead with the National Health Insurance this year.
Lifestyle
Profit versus health: Four ways big global industries make people sick
These four industries account for at least one-third of global preventable deaths.
Health
Polio: Leading virologist offers a beginner’s guide to the different viruses and vaccines
The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade spoke to virologist Oyewale Tomori, who maps out the terrain of polioviruses, and their mutations, as well as what’s happening on the vaccine front.
Health
Measles outbreak: South Africa records 40 new cases
As of Saturday, 25 March 2023, measles outbreaks were declared in eight provinces, except for the Eastern Cape.
Health
TB in children isn’t being controlled – It’s key to fighting the disease for everyone else
Effective treatment for TB has been available since 1952, but it is still the world’s top cause of death from a single infectious disease.
Health
WHO: New data shows the world is off-track in reducing salt intake
A WHO global report on sodium intake shows that the world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025.
Viral News
Who is Dr Qwabe? – Viral doctor causes stir over ‘eccentric’ behaviour [video]
Dr Qwabe was subjected to the worst kind of classist attacks, but what exactly do we know about the eccentric doctor?
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Health
SA leads fight against prostate cancer with new state-of-the-art facility
The state-of-the-art facility is being constructed at Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) in Pretoria.
Viral News
Watch: Fuming patient hurls ‘urine bomb’ at Calcot Dlephu Clinic nurses [video]
The Gauteng Health Department is investigating the circumstances behind the Calcot Dlephu urine attack.
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Health
Talk about breaking wind: These computers can detect cancer by listening to farts
Computers are being developed to spot cancer by listening to people's farts.
