Delays at state forensic labs cause backlogs on 17,000 cases
Almost 17,000 toxicology cases and 7,000 histology cases — some of which date back to 2007 — are currently being dealt with by the Gauteng health department.... Read more.
Free State records 0.6% decrease in mother-to-child HIV cases
An estimated 19% to 36% of infants in South Africa are HIV positive at birth, according to a study from the University of Cape Town. This high prevalence of vertical... Read more.
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.
