Health
Man dies in agony after ambulance takes ten hours to arrive
Partner of deceased says operator told her to “learn to wait”
News | 15 November 2019
Clinic in Uitenhage shut down by protesters
Anger over staff being unable to locate patients’ medical files
Brief | 12 November 2019
Unemployed nurses demand vacant hospital posts be filled
Over 200 nurses marched to the KZN Department of Health in Pietermaritzburg
Brief | 12 November 2019
75-year-old SHAWCO to cut back activity after funding cuts
But medical projects will continue
By Drew Wayland
Brief | 11 November 2019
Ethiopian woman fights for dialysis
Fundraising campaign started to help her get treatment in the private sector
By Zoë Postman
Law | 5 November 2019
People with albinism march for skin cancer awareness
Sunscreens are available at state hospitals for people with albinism
Brief | 4 November 2019
Study shows targeted interventions can reduce gender violence
Results from a programme run in urban informal settlements in eThekwini look promising
By Elsabé Brits
News | 30 October 2019
Pharmacists asked to pledge support for NHI
South African Pharmacy Council sent unorthodox message
By Drew Wayland
Brief | 16 October 2019
MEC promises better security for ambulance drivers
Emergency workers return to PE townships
Brief | 10 October 2019