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The department confirmed that contingency measures were promptly activated to ensure uninterrupted delivery of emergency services to the community during the unit’s closure.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that the department would be hiring 1,200 doctors, 200 nurses, and an additional 250 healthcare workers in other various professions.
A 36-year-old uncle has been arrested in Mokopane for the alleged rape of his four-year-old niece, igniting outrage and urgent calls for enhanced child protection measures.
A two-year-old's death after being refused treatment at a Limpopo clinic raises urgent concerns over healthcare protocols, while a separate incident involving a nurse's inappropriate social media conduct underscores the fight against child abuse in South Africa.
The Ombudsman’s investigation into Helen Joseph Hospital uncovers alarming governance issues and staffing shortages that threaten patient care.
Pregnancy brings dramatic changes to a woman's vascular system, with potentially serious health implications for both mother and baby.
The Children's Cardiac Foundation of Africa marks a significant milestone with 100 life-saving surgeries, yet over 500 children in KwaZulu-Natal still await crucial heart operations.
In a landmark initiative to combat childhood cancer, the World Health Organisation has launched a revolutionary platform providing free cancer medicines to children in developing nations.
Three paragliders have tragically lost their lives in the Western Cape in the course of a month, raising urgent questions about safety in the sport. The latest incident involved a 53-year-old man who succumbed to injuries after a crash in Stellenbosch.
The Limpopo Department of Health said it plans to increase the number of spray workers to 400 in the 2025 and 2026 financial year, to strengthen malaria prevention efforts amid increased risks.
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Desperate for answers, the Limpopo family never expected that a simple clinic visit would result in a botched operation and a critical throat leak for their teen son. The family is still waiting for answers on what went wrong.
Jaco du Plessis, a 20-year-old student from Cape Town, is celebrated for his bravery after saving a woman from perilous rip currents in Mossel Bay.
As Limpopo province has been severely impacted by the heavy rainfall and flooding, over 300 homes, dozens of schools, and clinics have been damaged.
Under a makeshift shelter, Moussa Akele kills time chewing the stimulant khat, wondering where his family will get its next meal after fleeing a series of earthquakes that have shaken several regions of Ethiopia.
The report said the ANC plans to propose that all employees must join a medical aid scheme with an aim of lowering health insurance costs and ease the public health system's strain.
Torrential rains in Limpopo have caused severe flooding, leading to the collapse of low-level bridges and a rise in drowning incidents, leaving residents stranded and services disrupted.
The department of health in Mpumalanga has blamed a broken water pump for the 20-day water shortage at the Mmametlhake Hospital, which affected healthcare services and led to workers downing tools due to the lack of water.
The Red Cross called Wednesday for safe and unhindered access to Gaza to bring desperately needed aid into the war-torn Palestinian territory wracked by hunger and where babies are freezing to death.
The death of popular actress and singer, Winnie Khumalo, has sparked an outpouring of tributes on social media from fans and fellow industry mates. The singer died on her way to hospital following a short illness.
The faces of the mothers of 24 newborn babies in the Free State province’s public health facilities, were filled with joy as they welcomed their bundle of joys, including 9 girls and 15 boys.
The babies were born at public health facilities across the Western Cape.
A horrific crash along the N1 road near Ga Phasha village in Limpopo, has shattered Christmas Day celebrations for some families, leaving seven people dead and five others injured.
SAMWUMED's recent decision to exclude Melomed Hospitals threatens the healthcare of vulnerable patients in the Cape Flats, raising concerns over access and treatment continuity.