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Report finds Free State health services ‘ineffective’
A commission of inquiry into the the Free State's healthcare has found that the province's lack of services endanger the lives of vulnerable people.
Motsoaledi finds HPCSA in state of ‘dysfunction’
A task team set up by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has found the HPCSA has failed to function effectively.
Diabetics at risk of TB (and vice versa)
A report notes that TB rates sky-rocketed in the 1990s fuelled by the HIV epidemic, and warns of a similar situation with diabetes-related TB.
Give and take: When the profit motive clouds milk donation
Breast milk may well be an elixir for premature babies. But this ‘white gold’ can be hard to find.
SA makes major strides in HIV treatment and prevention
The latest health barometer suggests mother-to-child transmissions and maternal mortalities are decreasing among other significant improvements made.
Obese outnumber undernourished
There are almost two and a half times more overweight people than undernourished, with almost 30% of the global population weighing too much.
Support flows in for rape centre
Diepsloot’s Green Door, a help service for victims of sexual violence, gets a boost, writes Mia Malan.
China to build 100 hospitals and clinics in Africa
Chinese and African health ministers have adopted a declaration to increase access to facilities, medication, health workers and training in Africa.
Rural Eastern Cape ‘critically under-resourced’
Patients in the Eastern Cape's rural areas could wait up to 29 hours for an ambulance, according to an SAHRC report released on Thursday.
Bhekisisa gets a boost into Africa
The M&G's health centre reaps a Gates foundation reward for making a difference.
HIV-infected South Africans on ARVs could double
New World Health Organisation guidelines recommend anyone infected with HIV is put on ARVs, regardless of their CD4 count.
Workers’ warning – slouching can reduce mental performance
Learning how to sit properly and taking "microbreaks" is vital when it comes to avoiding muscular imbalances.
Cervical cancer’s deadly contradiction
Despite cervical cancer being the most preventable form of cancer, it is afflicting more South African women than any other kind.
Child mortality drops but still high
According to a Unicef report, South Africa has reduced its child mortality rate from 60 deaths per every 1 000 live births in 1990 to 41 in 2015.
Effective treatment for the queen of brain-pains remains a headache
Migraine hits one in 10 people, resulting not only in pain but costs the world economy billions.
Council for medical schemes contravened treasury regulations – AG
The AG's report has found that the Council for Medical Schemes failed to comply with laws governing the financial management of public entities.