Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
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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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Youth health awareness campaign in Khayelitsha educates ward 97 young people
Young people in Khayelitsha participated in a health campaign focusing on STIs, safe sex education, and health screenings, promoting awareness and responsibility.
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City makes steady progress on essential water and sewer-pipe upgrades
Cape Town made solid progress on infrastructure renewal, replacing over 35km of water pipes and 33km of sewer pipes in second half of 2025.
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Venomous blue-dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach prompting safety alert
Venomous blue dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach. Authorities warn these 3cm creatures remain deadly even after death, urging caution.
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Cape Town calls on residents to reduce waste for World Environmental Education Day
Cape Town calls on residents to reduce plastic waste for Environmental Education Day, offering tours of Kraaifontein waste facility.
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