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Critical Cervical Cancer Screening And Research On The Line

1 week ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

Over 1,400 cervical cancer patients in Gauteng are set to be transferred to already overstretched public hospitals following the abrupt closure of several cervical cancer screening and prevention clinics operated by the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU).
Embo Fitness Training Brings The Community Together

1 week ago | health-e.org.za | Sandile Livingstone Mbili

In Embo, a small community outside Hillcrest, northwest of Durban, Maxwell “Starring” Nxele (56) is changing lives, one punch and leg lift at a time. The karate sensei and professional fitness trainer who’s a branch chief of the World Kyokushin MMA Federation in South Africa, uses his skills to get people moving by hosting aerobic exercise and training classes at a local hall.
Finance Minister Godongwana Increases Health Budget To Address Hospital Crisis

2 weeks ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has described the state of public hospitals in South Africa as a serious concern that requires the collective efforts of all political parties and levels of government. Delivering the third iteration of the 2025 budget speech on Wednesday, Godongwana announced targeted budget allocations to improve public health infrastructure, including hospitals and clinics.
Junior Doctors Battle Burnout And Unsafe Working Conditions

2 weeks ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) stipulates that junior doctors should work 40 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours overtime, and rest periods, including a 12-hour break, between weekend shifts. However, in practice, these regulations are often ignored. In the country’s overburdened public health facilities, junior doctors routinely work between 80 and 120 hours per week.
Hypertension, A Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions In South Africa

2 weeks ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major public health concern in South Africa, with over reported to be living with the condition. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, hypertension affects around 45% of men and 48% of women over the age of 15. Despite its high prevalence, many people remain unaware of their condition. Shonisani Nephalama, nutrition lead at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, says only about 19% of men and 29% of women are aware they’re hypertensive.
Motsoaledi Claims U.S Funding Cuts Have Not Derailed HIV Programme

3 weeks ago | health-e.org.za | Ina Skosana

South Africa has not been able to raise any additional funds to plug the gap in the country’s HIV programme following the withdrawal of PEPFAR funding in January. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsaoledi says the department has met with various donors, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, to cover the R7.9 billion rand shortfall.
Have Your Say On The Governance Of NHI Fund

3 weeks ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

South Africans have until 6 June to submit comments on the proposed regulations for the governance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Fund. As per the NHI Act which was signed into law in May of 2024, the NHI Fund is the vehicle through which universal health coverage is to be achieved in the country.
90% Of South Africans With Mental Illness Go Without Care

3 weeks ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

South Africa faces aof mental health disorders driven by a range of factors, including childhood trauma, poverty, unemployment, the ongoing impact of HIV, and a history of political and social violence. shows that 30.3% of South Africans experience a mental disorder in their lifetime, yet most of them won’t get the care they need. “There’s clear epidemiological evidence that 16% of South Africans experience a mental health condition in any given year.
A Tale Of Twins Born A Month Apart

1 month ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

A few minutes after giving birth to her daughter, Philasande Mbutuma (30) from Kraaifontein in Cape Town felt something unusual, a movement in her stomach that she couldn’t explain. “I felt something moving inside me right after giving birth naturally. I immediately told the doctors about it while I was still in the delivery room,” she says.
'I Didn't Know I Was Born With HIV' - The Hidden Struggles Of SA Youth

1 month ago | health-e.org.za | Yoliswa Sobuwa

Saidy Brown was only 14 years old when she tested positive for HIV. She remembers the feelings of shock and confusion as if it were yesterday. “I was in Grade 10 and our school had been invited to a Youth Day event. I was one of the learners chosen to attend,” she recalls. At the event, different NGOs were hosting HIV awareness sessions. “They told us about voluntary counselling and testing and said it was free if we wanted to test for HIV.