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Rise in childhood malnutrition deaths
South Africa faces a growing crisis as 155 children under five have died from malnutrition-related conditions this year, prompting calls for urgent action from health officials and political leaders.
Tragic rise in childhood malnutrition deaths in South Africa
South Africa faces a growing crisis as 155 children under five have died from malnutrition-related conditions this year, prompting calls for urgent action from health officials and political leaders.
South Africa's vaccination struggles: Key insights from African Vaccination Week 2025
During African Vaccination Week 2025, South Africa faces significant challenges in vaccination coverage, with a focus on addressing the alarming rise of zero-dose children. Health officials urge communities to combat vaccine hesitancy and improve immunisation rates to protect against preventable diseases.
Feeding the Nation: A Klein Karoo Call to Action for Food Justice
At the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK), discussions on food justice reveal a painful contradiction in South Africa: despite producing enough food, millions still suffer from hunger, says the writer
Cyclone Jude kills six people in Mozambique
The latest cyclone to hit northern Mozambique has claimed at least six lives and destroyed more than 900 homes, authorities said Wednesday, as the storm weakened.
Pakistan's Children Bear the Brunt of Climate Crisis, UNICEF Reports
The report highlights the severe threats posed by escalating floods, droughts, and extreme weather events to millions of children in Pakistan.
How child hunger weakens vaccine effectiveness against measles
As the silent crisis of undernutrition in children looms, addressing nutrition could hold the key to safeguarding future generations from the devastation of preventable diseases like measles.
Mozambique faces crisis: Unicef steps in after Cyclone Dikeledi’s impact
Unicef and partners are mobilising critical aid in Mozambique following the destruction caused by Cyclone Dikeledi, which has left thousands of children vulnerable and in need of urgent assistance.
Understanding severe acute malnutrition in South Africa: a silent crisis
Discover how systemic issues contribute to this crisis and explore actionable strategies to combat this silent threat impacting the nation's children.
Porn Isn’t for Kids – No Matter What You Call It
For kids today, finding pornography is as easy as hitting a few keys on the phone in their pocket, writes Armstrong Williams.
Israel strikes Hezbollah strongholds after rejecting Lebanon ceasefire
At least 22 people were killed in Israeli strikes on a densely populated area of central Beirut, the Lebanese health ministry said, with a security source saying a Hezbollah figure was the target.
GP Health expands HPV vaccination to private schools, aiming to prevent cervical cancer
The Gauteng Department of Health broadens its fight against cervical cancer by extending HPV vaccinations to private school girls aged between nine to 15 years old.
Joburg metro joins influential global initiative to combat air pollution
Breathe Cities is committed to preventing 39 0000 premature deaths and cutting air pollution by 30% in 2030.
SA children under the age of 5 are in danger, data shows
Worrying data reveals that mortality rates for children under the age of 5 years old are increasing.
SA youth concerned about quality education, climate change and economic progress – survey
Young people believe that there are other social issues that need to be addressed and deserve the same support among the 17 SDGs.
Breastfeeding can reduce worldwide hunger rates
Despite some progress in specific areas such as stunting and exclusive breastfeeding, an alarming number of people continue to face food insecurity and malnutrition as global hunger levels have plateaued for three consecutive years
Young people’s access to healthcare has been forgotten in Youth month
Young people refused to allow the state to impose Afrikaans as a language of instruction.
Israel sends tanks into Rafah and seizes key crossing
Army footage showed tanks flying the Israeli flag taking “operational control” of the Palestinian side of the border crossing.
Quest for clean living spaces
KZN capital environmental activists hope to make a change in townships.
Baby delivered from dying mom dies
A baby girl who was delivered from her dying mother’s womb in a Gaza hospital following an Israeli air strike has herself died after just a few days of life, the doctor who was caring for her said on Friday.
Game Stores launch R7. 99 per pack of sanitary pads in bid to end period poverty
Game Stores have launched their Great Value Sanitary Pads range which will cost R7. 99 for a pack of eight.
Innovative app aims to help young people with menstrual health and hygiene
According to research, 30% of girls miss school while on their periods in SA, resulting in a steadily increasing rate of girl absenteeism at school.
Israel’s systematic weaponisation of health in Gaza
OPINION: Prior to October 2023, health-care systems in Gaza were already teetering on the brink, with only 36 hospitals operating at full capacity and a total of 3,412 bedscatering to a population exceeding two million people, writes Dr Aayesha Soni.
Unhealthy children are a ticking time bomb for obesity
Babies, dietician Nomalizo Boya said, were weaned off the breast to be given milk containing nutrients they should not be on, and that started them on the journey to bad health and bad eating decisions, in addition to the habit of rewarding them with sugary treats when they were good.
Gauteng fights back against cervical cancer with an HPV vaccination drive
This programme is being conducted in all Gauteng public primary and special schools; it started on February 5 and ends on March 20.