106 days. That is how long Sarawat Ajam spent in a COVID intensive care ward. It would take him six months to get discharged from hospital — after receiving treatment at South Africa’s only long-COVID clinic, he is almost fully recovered. Rubeshan Perumal who heads up the clinic, joins Bhekisisa editor-in-chief Mia Malan to explain what long COVID is and how to know if you are affected.
Sex can be something which parents find challenging to speak to their teens about. Sex education workshop facilitator Mamello Sejake gives practical tips for parents.
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Read more about the figures quoted by Dr Perumal.
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