8+ hour, 23+ min ago   (233+ words) A Chinese delegation recently visited Scottburgh’s GJ Crookes Hospital to observe and learn from South Africa’s healthcare delivery system. The delegation was welcomed by the hospital and provided with a comprehensive overview of the district hospital’s operations. The visit forms…...

19+ hour, 23+ min ago   (144+ words) A Kagiso resident, Nontombi Zondo, who is the founder and project manager of the Nomfundo Zondo Foundation, has received recognition at the Queens with Purpose South Africa Awards for supporting local children with disabilities. Through her personal journey as a…...

23+ hour, 22+ min ago   (737+ words) As spring settles in, local pharmacists are already seeing an increase in complaints linked to the change in season. Local pharmacist Alexia Radulovi told the Springs Advertiser that the most common complaints currently include runny noses, sneezing, nasal congestion and…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (472+ words) World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10, was created to raise awareness around the world that suicide can be prevented. The annual event is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in partnership with the World Health Organisation…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (340+ words) HOEDSPRUIT – For many people, a pangolin rescue may begin with a simple act of intervention, but for Nonna, it became a nearly two-year battle for survival that tested both her resilience and the dedication of the team caring for her....

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (267+ words) Disability grant applicants who need medical verification forms completed should visit their nearest clinic or community health centre, the Gauteng Department of Health has urged. This follows a rise in the number of people going to hospitals for the service....

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (400+ words) The University of the Witwatersrand’s Disability Rights Unit celebrated a milestone on September 8 as it marked 40 years of advancing accessibility and inclusion. Established in 1986 as the Disabled Students Programme with only nine students, the unit has grown into one of…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (492+ words) ONE young woman scientist is giving a voice to marginalised youth while helping shape the future of mental healthcare in South Africa and beyond. Now, Associate Professor Xanthe Hunt’s ground-breaking work has earned her national recognition as one of the…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (443+ words) Compiled by Tshehla Cornelius Koteli As companies finalise their fourth-quarter budgets, employee mental health is emerging as a far greater business concern than choosing a venue for the annual year-end function. Mental health challenges are estimated to cost South Africa…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (485+ words) Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko has urged parents and caregivers to ensure children receive their routine vaccinations on time, warning that missed immunisations leave them vulnerable to preventable diseases. The call follows visits to communities by Mazibuko and health teams,…...