Why unsafe paraffin stoves are still being widely used in South Africa
The discovery of fire is often considered to be the most important in the history of humankind. But an untamed fire is also insidious and […]
Health
Workers and community picket against closure of children’s hospital
A hospital for children is facing imminent closure after withdrawal of funding by the Department of Health.
Men aren’t being tested for HIV. How health services can plug the gap
Men make up slightly less than half of the adults living with HIV across the world. Yet they account for nearly 60% of the AIDS […]
TAC demands better services at Khayelitsha District Hospital
On Mandela Day, the Treatment Action Campaign protested at Khayelitsha District Hospital demanding better services
NHI needs better management – Treatment Action Campaign
Health NGOs support the NHI bill, with some reservations, while private healthcare sounds disappointed.
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: the view of PHM-SA
The People’s Health Movement South Africa (PHM) supports the NHI, but with some reservation.
Poorest in Zimbabwe look for food in dumps
Tsanzaguru is a relatively new township in Rusape about 200km away from Harare. Residents complain that Rusape Municipality is dumping food in the area, inviting scavenging by unscrupulous vendors.
Report on healthcare institutions in KZN paints a bleak picture
A report by the Public Services Commission has highlighted poor infrastructure and staff attitudes as some of the reasons for compromised health services in KZN.
Heavily armed men kill a patient at Alexandra clinic
The safety of patients and health workers at the Alexandra Community Health Centre has been suddenly thrown into doubt following the fatal stabbing of a patient there almost two weeks ago.
Pools of sewage a daily torment in Cape communities
Overflowing sewage is a frequent problem for residents of Samora Machel township and elsewhere in Cape Town. Besides the terrible stench they have to contend with, residents report that their children suffer from skin rashes and respiratory ailments.
EFF and community members march for better services at Khayelitsha hospital
Community and EFF members threaten to shutdown Khayelitsha District Hospital if the service it provides does not improve.
Emergency workers demand safe working conditions
It has been reported that more than 60 paramedics have fallen victim to armed robbery attacks since the beginning of the year in the Western Cape. The violent robberies are allegedly carried out by drug-abusing thugs and many of their victims are still receiving counseling for the trauma they suffered during such incidents.
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