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.
Health MEC wins appeal against mom of baby born with head injury
The Gauteng MEC for health and social welfare Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has succeeded in appealing a High Court ruling in a case of a child who was born with a head... Read more.
Panic grows after KwaZulu-Natal confirms rise in cases of pink eye
More than 1 000 cases of pink eye have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal, and the eye infection is spreading like wildfire in eThekwini region. Nomagugu Simelane, the... Read more.
NPOs’ court battle to stop distribution of Covid-19 vaccines fails
A court application aimed at barring the government from continuing to distribute Covid-19 vaccines has been dismissed with costs. This comes after the Pretoria... Read more.
Neighbours, patients mourn senseless murder of Soweto doctor
Numerous patients seeking medical help from Dr Michael Isabelle on Tuesday were turned away as they did not know their doctor was gunned down at his Dobsonville,... Read more.
