health
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Early intervention gives clubfoot children a chance to thrive
Jessica and Amara’s success stories illustrate that early diagnosis and treatment of clubfoot lead to active, fulfilling lives for children.
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Donation boosts paediatric care at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow
Tygerberg Hospital’s pediatric department received vital medical equipment donations to improve care for vulnerable children and neonates.
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Addiction puts health care pressure on Mitchells Plain hospital
Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital’s overcrowded psychiatric ward faces surging drug admissions, prompting calls for a local drug action committee.
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Targets for measles-rubella vaccination in the Western Cape far surpassed
The Western Cape Department of Health vaccinated 97% of children under one against measles-rubella, exceeding national targets and addressing challenges.
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Stormy weather prompts contingency measures for health-care services
The Western Cape health services remain operational amid severe weather, with some delays, facility closures, and contingency measures in place.
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Join the fight against flu in volunteer health surveillance
The CoughWatchSA programme is an online respiratory health surveillance platform, which aims to monitor respiratory illness in the community.
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Karl Bremer Hospital celebrates 70 years
Karl Bremer Hospital celebrates its 70th anniversary, highlighting achievements in healthcare and commitment to community service and sustainability.
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‘Long overdue’ Tafelsig Clinic upgrade finally gets underway
Major R10.5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week, bringing better healthcare access and modern facilities to the community.
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UWC study warns of false baby food marketing, breast still best
UWC research reveals widespread baby food labelling violations in SA supermarkets, with false marketing undermining breastfeeding promotion efforts.
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Panic sets in as meningitis case is found at Durbanville school
Parents of Durbanville panicked last week after rumours of an outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in Durbanville spread.
