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Covid-19 caused a loss of more than $500 million in KwaZulu-Natal alone
A World Bank study has found that the pandemic put a strain on healthcare workers, which affected the health system
‘Today I’m a nurse, a cleaner, a clerk and a plumber’
Doctors at Africa’s biggest hospital were left scrambling on Tuesday when they had to work without nurses, admin clerks or service staff. Find out how it played out at Chris Hani…
Community health workers crucial for a future free of stunting
More than a quarter of children under five in South Africa are affected by stunting
Q&A Sessions: Dr Zolelwa Sifumba on learning to rest and healing herself
Dr Zolelwa Sifumba went from being a frontline healthcare worker to stepping back from clinical work. She speaks to Elna Schütz about her shift into more open spaces
World Mental Health Day: Poverty should not determine quality of care
The Life Esidimeni tragedy is a stark illustration of how people’s socioeconomic standing affects the mental health services they are able to access
Covid-19 vaccine mandates: A constitutional balancing act
South Africa’s laws allow the government to implement mandatory Covid vaccinations but, if it chooses this path, it must do so responsibly
Pfizer vaccine approved for children older than 12, but roll-out not yet on the way
Vulnerable older groups remain a priority for the health department, so no Covid-19 jabs for children for now
The robot that allows Covid-19 patients human contact
A mental health pandemic: It’s far from ideal, but a dying mother was able to blow kisses to her child thanks to Khanya the robot
Taxi violence hinders Covid-19 response in the Western Cape
Several vaccination sites were forced to a standstill on Monday, with healthcare workers unable to attend work because of limited public transport
Parliament’s health committee no closer to Digital Vibes contract answers, awaits SIU report
Thursday was the first time acting health minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane appeared before the committee, but she did not have many answers for MPs
Visionary plan benefits rural blind
Doctors praise initiative that gives them a break in the bush while they treat poor patients
The plan to ramp up South Africa’s vaccination drive
Although the country got off to a slow start, experts are hopeful SA’s Covid-19 inoculation drive will scale up soon
A survival kit for healthcare workers, before the Covid-19 third wave hits
Doctors and nurses are dog-tired, depressed and anxious. Experts share some tips on how to cope
Eight things you need to know about the vaccine rollout
About 80 000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine have arrived in South Africa out of the nine million procured — 300 000 to 500 000 are expected to arrive within two…
16 sites on 17 February: Eight things you should know about SA’s J&J vaccine roll-out
Eighty thousand Johnson & Johnson jabs will arrive in South Africa on Tuesday and be taken to 16 sites where healthcare workers will be vaccinated