A recent report by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reveals a disconcerting surge in non-communicable disease (NCD) related fatalities in the country, particularly significant is the drastic rise in deaths attributed to diabetes. With a more than twofold increase in the past decade, these fatalities surpassed 26,800 in 2018, compared to 19,692 in 2008. Diabetes … Read more
Professor David Katerere, the Research Chair in Pharmaceutical & Biotech Advancement in Africa at Tshwane University of Technology (PBA2), explores the nuances of traditional medicine and emphasizes the necessity to bolster scientific evidence supporting these remedies.
In a high-level meeting focused on the persistent issue of tuberculosis (TB), the Department of Health has expressed deep concern regarding the mortality rate among TB patients.
During this meeting, Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla revealed that a staggering 300,000 people are diagnosed with TB annually in South Africa.
Access to water is a constitutional right in South Africa, and having safe, readily available water is crucial for public health. According to the World Health Organization, access to safe and adequate water supply is fundamental in preventing infections. Inadequate water access can lead to poor hygiene, leaving individuals vulnerable to infectious diseases like diarrhea.