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"The pope is still resting," the Holy See said in its latest health update on the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church.
KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Health reports a significant rise in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases at primary schools, urging parents to remain calm and informed about prevention and symptoms.
South Africa faces a growing crisis as chronic vascular diseases affect both body and mind. With one-third of adults battling hypertension, healthcare providers are now embracing a revolutionary holistic approach that addresses both physical and mental health impacts. Dr Padayachy shares groundbreaking insights into this integrated care model.
Norovirus causes an estimated 200,000 deaths per year, including 50,000 child deaths, primarily impacting low-income countries.
Botes was well known for her villain role on 'Isidingo' of Cherrel de Villers-Hains-le Roux.
Minimally invasive techniques require only small incisions, reducing the likelihood of complications and promoting a quicker return to daily life.
Following the deaths of 23 children dead from foodborne illness in Gauteng, premier Panyaza Lesufi has introduced new regulations and spaza shop re-registration to tackle toxic chemical contamination and ensure food safety.
Calls for urgent reforms in food safety inspections grow as spaza shops and vendors continue selling unsafe products, risking lives.
The Thabo Mbeki Foundation has clarified Mbeki's absence from Mboweni's funeral tribute program, highlighting respect for the family’s wishes.
Megan Thee Stallion has been recognized for her outstanding charitable work at the 2024 Golden Heart Awards.
Simelane expressed that most people regard mental health as an illness, and many people do not know about the different types of mental disorders out there and how to treat them.
The department of education emphasised that bullying disrupts education and harms the emotional and psychological well-being of students.
Lucky Star is urged to honour 'Twitter Chef' Tito Mboweni
Reality TV star Mpho Wa Badimo, known for winning Big Brother Mzansi Season 3, has opened up about her journey through grief following the death of her mother.
The Reach For A Dream Foundation, an organisation that helps makes dreams come true for children living with life-threatening illnesses, shared how 10-year-old East London resident, Isabella Esterhuyse, dreamt of meeting the rugby champs.
The Gauteng Department of Health reported 207 cases of food-borne illness, including 10 deaths so far this year, prompting a campaign to educate informal vendors on food hygiene.
Veteran gospel artist Solly Moholo needs donations of R700,000 to cover medical bills.
The beloved gospel artist Solly Moholo fell ill while in Botswana, where he was promoting his upcoming album, ‘Wubani O zo Pepeza’.
South African reality star Mpho wa Badimo is mourning the loss of her beloved mother, Elizabeth Mvundla.
Despite the pain of her loss, the overwhelming sense of gratitude and love that permeated the memorial service was a testament to the enduring legacy that Zanele leaves behind.
‘’This is not a way of substituting for maternal lactation, this is a way to close the gap that exists. When a hospitalised mom is in the ICU and their baby is on life support, it’s how we make that baby survive,’’ says Stasa Jordan, Executive Director of SABR.
“This fear cannot be reason enough to stop its intervention – rest assured I am committed personally to ensuring its success,” he added.
Meet Fikile Magwaza, a woman who has faced imaginable challenges, from teenage motherhood to homelessness and illness, yet remains a shining example of hope and determination.
The Life Esidimeni tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 mental health patients in Gauteng Province, highlights severe lapses in South Africa's healthcare system and the government's failure to uphold constitutional rights for the mentally ill.
Did you know that more than 200,000 South Africans suffer from deep vein thrombosis each year?