Jan 30, 2025 · Curiosity is a powerful driver of knowledge, and at Health-e News, we believe in answering the questions that matter most to you. Do you ever wonder why we have such a high disease burden and what can be done to reduce it?

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Immunisation rates have remained below their pre-COVID-19 levels in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northern and Western Cape.

23 hours ago · Some of our citizen journalists at a training workshop. Some of our citizen journalists at a training workshop. Are you interested in shining a light on the social and structural factors that shape health outcomes in your community? Do you have a story to tell about how poverty, inequality, access ...

Nov 15, 2024 · In South Africa, around 4.2 million people live with diabetes, most of these cases are type 2 diabetes which occurs when the body cannot regulate glucose leading to high blood sugar levels. Less common is type 1 diabetes which tends to affect younger people and occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin.. The exact prevalence figures can be challenging to pinpoint due to variations ...

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Dec 6, 2024 · Despite the advancements in healthcare, South Africa continues to grapple with high child mortality rates. Preventable and treatable diseases like pneumonia, diarrhoea and other respiratory infections are the leading causes of death among children under five.. The latest estimates by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) show a rise in children’s deaths.

Nov 20, 2024 · Neil Shikwambana, spokesperson for Limpopo Department of Health concedes there are challenges regarding toilets in health facilities. “Toilet paper and other utilities are supplied regularly to all our facilities, so we don’t have a crisis.

May 8, 2023 · Vaccines have been one of the greatest medical achievements of our time, saving countless lives and preventing the spread of deadly diseases. However, despite the benefits of immunisation, many children around the world are still not being vaccinated, which can have serious health consequences.

Dec 10, 2024 · Strokes are traditionally known to affect the elderly, but recent research shows a concerning trend of an increasing number of younger adults experiencing strokes. This happened to 45-year-old Dipuo Makwe* from Johannesburg just a few months ago in August.