Journalism For Public Health - Health-e News
WEB4 days ago — OurHealth is a project that trains and supports local activists and aspiring health journalists. Our citizen journalists (CJs) live in rural and poorly-covered areas in South Africa, and report on health issues affecting their communities. Thomo Nkgadima.
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WEBThe Gauteng Department of Health is prioritising Public Relations (as usual) instead of making a genuine effort to fix public healthcare facilities. In response to the viral video by former 702 broadcaster, Tom London, about the conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital, two health unions have issued statements which we’ve published as is.
E-waste: A toxic threat but why don’t South Africans recycle?
WEBSep 30, 2021 — There's a burning issue affecting the entire planet: e-waste, a hazardous electronic waste which is increasing rapidly in the world and especially in South Africa. Yet, according to research, many South Africans don't recycle their e-waste and a lack of knowledge is the main barrier. The rapid growth of e-waste, which often has devastating effects on one's health, is a huge concern for South ...
Childhood Immunisation: Everything you need to know
WEBMay 8, 2023 — Childhood immunisation is extremely important as it is life-saving. According to the World Health Organisation, childhood immunisation specifically saves at least 5 million lives per year. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, not only amongst children but in the community at large.
Fewer people living with HIV in South Africa, but new infections …
WEBJul 29, 2024 — Results from South Africa’s latest HIV prevalence survey shows some good news. There’s been a decrease in new HIV infections from 249 000 in 2017 to 232 400 in 2022. The number of people living with HIV has gone down from 7.9 …
HIV prevention injection: What you need to know about SA's …
WEBJan 31, 2022 — The HIV prevention injection can be taken either once a month or every two months. Cabotegravir can stay in your bloodstream between five and 12 weeks and rilpivirine between 13 and 28 weeks. This makes long-acting treatment possible. The treatment starts with two injections delivered a month apart before moving to an every-other-month regimen.
Bilharzia: A silent disease lurking in our waters - Health-e News
WEBSep 3, 2022 — Bilharzia infection occurs when larval forms of the parasite, released by snails, enter the skin. These worms live in freshwater bodies such as canals, rivers, lakes, ponds and reservoirs. Individuals become infected when they come in contact with the infested water while washing, paddling or swimming.
Flu season: Everything you need to know - Health-e News
WEBApr 26, 2022 — The World Health Organization (WHO) states that seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world. It represents a year-round disease burden, causing illnesses that range in severity and sometimes lead to hospitalisation and death. – Health-e News.
SA launches first virtual angioedema centre in Africa
WEBFeb 17, 2023 — HAE has a 30% mortality rate and affects 1 in 50,000 people, with 119 cases currently reported in South Africa. Misdiagnosis of rare diseases like HAE can result in fatalities if left untreated. The launch of the Sinovuyo South African Virtual Angioedema Centre in Cape Town last week finally provides patients like Janice with access to skilled ...
Contraception in SA: What you need to know - Health-e News
WEBSep 27, 2021 — SA and contraception access. The contraceptive prevalence rate among all South African women of reproductive age (15–49 years), who use a modern contraceptive method, is 64.6%, according to research published by BMC in 2019. Although this percentage is relatively high, it overshadows the problem of …