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New hospital brings health and prosperity to Mdantsane

WEBChief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital Dr. Mtandeki Xamlashe, says the new facility is being built to meet the growing demand for healthcare in line with the standards of …

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Traditional medicine has a place in modern healthcare

WEBTraditional African medicine has earned its rightful place in modern healthcare and should be afforded the same respect as other health disciplines. This is according to traditional …

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Your guide to the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS)

WEB6 steps to register for vaccination if you are 60 years or older: Step 1. Make sure you have internet access. Step 2. You will need a smartphone, a tablet or a computer. Step 3. …

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High scam alert to suppliers and service providers of Dept of Health

WEBThe Department will not be liable for actions that result in companies or individuals being victims of such scams. Should you suspect that you are a victim of this scam, please …

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Better lifestyle choices key to healthier life Vuk'uzenzele

WEBDr Skosana says the elderly are especially vulnerable to these diseases. However, there are remedies to this health challenge. These involve citizens making subtle but …

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What you need to know about HPV Vuk'uzenzele

WEB99 per cent of cervical cancers are associated with HPV. About seven in every 10 people will have HPV at some point in their lifetime. Two strains of HPV (HPV-16 and HPV-18) …

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What you need to know about ADHD Vuk'uzenzele

WEBCombined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive; People with combined-type ADHD have difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behaviour, and …

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Breast cancer screening can save lives Vuk'uzenzele

WEBApart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in South Africa with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27, according to the 2019 National …

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South Africa is set to become a drug free country Vuk'uzenzele

WEBSouth Africa is set to become a drug free country. In an effort to win the war against drugs and substance abuse in South Africa, Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu …

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Why and when to use PrEP Vuk'uzenzele

WEBWhy PrEP is being used. “There was an increase in new HIV infection rates in women aged between 18 and 25, an increase in new infection rates amongst sex workers, and the …

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National Health Insurance: Have your say Vuk'uzenzele

WEBThe National Health Insurance (NHI) is a health financing system that is designed to pool funds to put quality, affordable personal health services within reach of all South …

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Preventing Cholera through hygiene Vuk'uzenzele

WEBBoil: Bring water to boiling point for at least 1 minute. Boiling water is an effective way of making water safe. Treat: Put 1 teaspoon of household bleach into 25 litres of water. Put …

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Umhlonyane and COVID-19 Vuk'uzenzele

WEBAs the celebration of African Traditional Medicine Week take place in August, Vuk’uzenzele takes a closer look at umhlonyane also know as lengana which has been very popular …

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Preventing HIV with PrEP Vuk'uzenzele

WEBThe WHO recommended that people with a substantial risk of HIV infection should use PrEP daily as part of a combined HIV prevention strategy. When taken correctly, the …

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New psychiatric hospital for NW Vuk'uzenzele

WEBCurrently, there are four designated mental health hospitals in the province, namely: Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital in Mahikeng, Witrand Hospital in Potchefstroom, Job …

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Soweto gets a new hospital Vuk'uzenzele

WEBThe Department of Health spent R730 million to construct the new 300-bed hospital over the past eight years. Zola-Jabulani District Hospital has a staff compliment of 921 …

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After 20 years of freedom, South Africa is a success story

WEBHealth. President Zuma said South Africans could be pleased with developments in health care. “In addition to free basic health care, more than 1 500 health care facilities have …

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New ambulances for KZN Vuk'uzenzele

WEBThe KZN Department of Health has over 63 brand new ambulances to improve the quality of service it offers to citizens. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Durban, Health …

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Pholosong Hospital serves with a smile Vuk'uzenzele

WEBProfessional Nurse Nomalungelo Mavimbela, who works in the hospital’s postnatal unit, went the extra mile to serve with a smile by providing kangaroo care to a newborn girl …

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Victim empowerment programme restores hope Vuk'uzenzele

WEBThe Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme (TVEP) strives to restore hope and confidence in the justice system through its intensive initiatives aimed at assisting …

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