Once known for its excellence, the hospital has faced significant deterioration. Basic medical supplies such as needles, gauze, and diapers have become scarce, forcing nurses to improvise in dangerous ...
The rise in teenage pregnancies in South Africa underscores the challenges faced by adolescent mothers and the gaps in sexual and reproductive health services.
Kuhlekonke Phenyane from Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal was born with lamellar ichthyosis (LI), a rare skin condition that causes the build-up of scales all over the body.
Yolanda Mngcongo is working on a research to reduce infections people get in hospitals by using eco-friendly methods. (Photo: supplied) Yolanda Mngcongo is working on a research to reduce infections ...
The quality and availability of water have been a major issue at two hospitals in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN). At Montebello Hospital in Ndwedwe families have to bring water when visiting sick relatives ...
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Global Surgery and Emergency Medicine Divisions have recently been designated a World Health Organisation (WHO) collaborating centre. The centre aims to address the ...
Zithulele Hospital has seen an exodus of doctors and nurses since the CEO was appointed. (Photo: supplied) Zithulele Hospital has seen an exodus of doctors and nurses since the CEO was appointed.
His granddaughter says they were turned away because he wasn't on any medication, despite his dangerously high blood pressure. His condition worsened, and he developed severe wounds on his legs.