Condom distribution plan to stem the spike in STI cases in Gauteng
The department of health’s current attempt to emphasise the value of condom use has been prompted by the spike in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) cases in... Read more.
Progress made to restore water supply in Joburg – Gwamanda
Some parts of the City of Johannesburg are still experiencing dry taps nine days later. However, according to mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, a team of engineers is in charge... Read more.
Joburg mayor ditches project launch to attend to water crisis
The ongoing water outages that have affected some areas of Johannesburg for the past 10 days have forced mayor Kabelo Gwamanda to postpone his planned opening of... Read more.
Free State health department hires 61 medical doctors
In an effort to improve healthcare and meet the needs of communities throughout the province, the Free State department of health has appointed 61 medical doctors.... Read more.
Black men are more likely to suffer from prostate cancer
The National Library of Medicine estimates that 13% of men’s cancer-related deaths in South Africa are caused by prostate cancer. It also revealed that prostate... Read more.
City Power distances itself from allegations made by DA official
City Power, the power utility owned by the City of Johannesburg, has distanced itself from the allegations raised by DA councillor, Nicole van Dyk. This came after... Read more.
‘Persistent Joburg water outages pose health risks for residents’
As the continued lack of running water in some parts of Johannesburg, which is Africa’s wealthiest city, deepens, frustrated residents are facing health risks.... Read more.
Lead a healthy lifestyle to pay lower insurance premiums
Anyone taking out any form of insurance policy would want to keep their premiums as low as they possibly can, more so in the current economic climate. However, as... Read more.
Three hospital CEOs appointed to help achieve NHI objective
Three of the major healthcare facilities in Gauteng — Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital... Read more.
Nurses suspended for negligence following death of a patient
Following reports of severe negligence, the Steve Biko Academic Hospital’s management has taken preventative measures and suspended five nurses. This is related... Read more.
