Health & Wellness
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AmaBele Belles Celebrate 20 Years of breast cancer survivor dragon boating
AmaBele Belles aims to create a space for support, friendship, exercise and healing, helping survivors improve their quality of life.
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Doctor calls for early autism support at community expo
Health professionals call for better teacher training and collaboration to support children with autism in schools and communities.
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Health officials sound vaccination alarm as flu season hits early
The early flu season prompts an urgent vaccination call as health officials warn of potential high respiratory illness burden in medical facilities ahead.
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The World TB Day theme in Retreat was ‘ending TB is a shared responsibility’
A Grassy Park karate academy hosts a fundraiser to help young athletes travel to Namibia, offering a fun-filled day while supporting local youth dreams.
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Blood shortage crisis in Western Cape ahead of busy Easter period
Blood stocks in the Western Cape are running dangerously low ahead of the Easter weekend, a critical period marked by increased emergencies.
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Food insecurity South Africa: Pregnant women face high risks, coalition warns
regnant women in South Africa face severe food insecurity. The MSG Advocacy Coalition proposes a grant to improve nutrition outcomes.
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Muizenberg beachfront refurbishment on track for December completion
Muizenberg beachfront refurbishment on track for December completion. Beach hut removal begins next week with 15% of project complete.
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UWC study: Why children are missing life-saving vaccinations
Children are missing life-saving vaccinations due to poverty, distance to clinics and misinformation spreading on social media.
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Maitland firefighter delivers nephew at home in dramatic morning rescue
A routine Monday morning turned into a life-changing moment when Maitland firefighter, Firdous Seat helped bring her nephew into the world.
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Breast still best: UWC study warns of false baby food marketing
UWC research reveals widespread baby food labelling violations in supermarkets, with false marketing undermining breastfeeding promotion efforts.
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