SIU uncovers massive corruption in E Cape health department
A Special Investigation Unit probe into the Eastern Cape health department has revealed corruption involving R200-million and thousands of officials.
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Maternal mortality under scrutiny
Institutional reform has been touted as a solution to reducing the number of pregnancy and birth related deaths.
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State gets tough on alcohol
The South African government has two weapons in its arsenal to curb alcohol abuse, namely Increased taxes and reduced advertising.
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Motsoaledi launches NHI pilot programme
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says Pretoria will be one of 10 districts selected for a National Health Insurance pilot programme from April 1.
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Huge TB mission to combat the 'silent' killer in SA mines
The state is rolling out a massive plan to deal with TB in SA mines, where the disease kills 13 times as many miners than accidents do each year.
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NHI budget comments confuse health researchers
Although the National Health Insurance scheme is set to go ahead, researchers have been left confused by the finance minister's budget speech.
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Unhealthy hole in the fiscus
The healthcare system has the middle-income earners in a tight spot between high private costs and terrible state facilities.
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E Cape hospital refuses to treat elephantiasis patient
A woman suffering from elephantiasis, a skin and tissue disease caused by parasitic worms, has been refused treatment at an Eastern Cape hospital.
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Motsoaledi gets to the fats of the matter
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has offered insight into why many politicians suffer the curse of bulging stomachs and widening waistlines.
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'An unexpected piece of heaven'
A deep-rural hospital has become a beacon of hope, thanks to dedicated individuals.
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