‘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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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‘Pele is not on end-of-life support’, Brazilian football icon’s daughters insist
Pele’s daughters insist their dad is not receiving end-of-life care. Here’s why the Brazilian football icon was admitted to hospital.
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WHO: 40 million babies are ‘dangerously’ susceptible to measles
According to WHO, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021.
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Measles outbreak declared in Limpopo: Here’s what we know
Limpopo residents have been urged clinicians to be on the alert for measles cases.
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Here’s a list of public hospitals not affected by loadshedding
37 hospitals across the country will be exempted from the loadshedding schedule.
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Fake news alert: HSRC data collectors are not robbing communities
The HSRC’s Acting CEO, Professor Leickness Simbayi, reassured members of the public that there was no truth in the circulating malicious messages.
Viral
Health Ministry backs Dr Phophi Ramathuba amid calls for her axing
Dr Phophi Ramathuba’s conduct may only be dealt with when the health minister returns from overseas.
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First monkeypox case detected in South Africa
The patient resides in Gauteng and NICD confirm a trace effort is underway.
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COVID-19 in SA: Senior citizens urged to get booster shot
There has been an increase of 56 hospital admissions in the past 24 hours.
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Dostarlimab: Does ‘miracle’ drug actually cure cancer? – These are the facts
The immunotherapy drug could be the answer to decades of cancer research.
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Is this Boity Thulo detox plan safe to follow? – Here’s what health experts say
You may want to read this before you start drinking castor oil.
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South Africa has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions, but risks remain
Public health messaging has a critical role to play in reinforcing the transmission and outcome risks.
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Can technology help fix state clinics?
For employed people, a day at the clinic typically means taking a day off work, often without pay.