World Health Day: Focus on healthy humans, planet
As the globe marks World Health Day today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that urgent action is needed to keep humans and the planet healthy. It is estimated that more than 13 millions...
View ArticleThrive by Five Index: Two thirds of SA children on the backfoot
A new survey, known as the ‘Thrive by Five Index’ has revealed that 65% of South African children, aged between four and five, are not able to meet the expected early learning and physical growth...
View ArticleMeasles Outbreak: Low vaccination rates being monitored
While the World Health Organisation has raised the alarm about an increase in measles outbreaks globally, South Africa is confident the risks locally are minimal. UNICEF and the WHO reported cases of...
View ArticleHealth activists sound alarm over expected ruling on US abortion law
The possible overturning of a law that protects a woman’s right to abortion in the United States, might not have legal implications for South Africa but there are concerns it could impact funding for...
View ArticleCovid-19 SA: Low vaccination, sub-variants drive infections in kids
Low vaccination rates and the highly transmissible Omicron sub-variant are behind the recent jump in COVID-19 infections amongst children between 10 and 14-years-old. In week 17 this age group...
View Article#WomensHealthMatters : South African women battle on many fronts
Access to healthcare, treatment for HIV/Aids, and support for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) remains a struggle for South African women. This is as International Day of Action for Women’s...
View ArticleBig stink: Health effects sweep in with winds in Gauteng
From rotten eggs to hints of sewage in the air, the strong winds coming from Mpumalanga to Gauteng have triggered a lot of conversation and health warnings. Last week, the Gauteng Weather Service...
View Article12% of working women in South Africa are domestic workers – yet they don’t...
Most of the world’s domestic workers – (76%) – are women. They mainly do housework like cleaning, washing clothes, cooking and childcare, usually in private households. Domestic workers often have low...
View ArticleFestive bulge: scientists offer advice on how to beat overeating
Christmas and New Year are holidays with dietary excesses that many of us cannot control. This often leads to the “festive bulge”. As the holidays approach, could there be a recipe to contain this...
View ArticleHealth-related Bills: We break them down for you
Three significant health-related bills are currently before Parliament, and if passed, could save lives and ensure sustainable futures. We break them down for you. 1. Creating a safe industry for...
View ArticleLoad-shedding: powering malnutrition and obesity
South Africa is likely to experience even more malnutrition and obesity as the power crisis affects the quality of food children eat. Dr Edzani Mphaphuli, Executive Director at Grow Great, said the...
View ArticleAlcohol use a potent threat to youth development
Youth Month calls us to reflect both on the historic debt we owe previous generations of young people who fought for our freedom and on the challenge of breathing hope and self-belief into the hearts...
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