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Lira's powerful return: Overcoming adversity through music
Lira's emotional performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival marks a year since her recovery from a stroke, showcasing her resilience and the healing power of music.
Lira's year of resilience: a melodic journey from stroke to spotlight
Lira's emotional performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival marks a year since her recovery from a stroke, showcasing her resilience and the healing power of music.
From shellfish to health scare: Anthony Anderson's unexpected gout journey
Anthony Anderson's love for seafood led to a shocking gout diagnosis, revealing the hidden dangers of a diet high in purines
WHO chief urges Trump to reconsider cuts to global health funding amid warnings of crisis
The WHO chief warned that US funding cuts, especially for HIV and Malaria programmes, could undo decades of global health progress and lead to millions of preventable deaths.
Man bitten by a mosquito developed Tourette’s syndrome
A simple mosquito bite spiralled into a life-altering battle with dengue fever and Tourette’s syndrome.
Podcaster transforms health struggle into platform for change
Meet Madimo 'Mimo' Mokgosi, a Johannesburg content creator turning her rare disease journey into a powerful platform for change. Through her Spotify-backed podcast 'Rare Realities', she's breaking stigmas and building community for those living with rare conditions. Discover how her personal health battles sparked a mission to amplify voices often left unheard.
Limpopo records three malaria deaths, over 500 cases in recent months
The Limpopo Department of Health said it plans to increase the number of spray workers to 400 in the 2025 and 2026 financial year, to strengthen malaria prevention efforts amid increased risks.
Urgent diphtheria alert: Rising cases in South Africa demand attention
South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has issued a critical alert regarding the rise of respiratory diphtheria cases since 2024. Learn about the symptoms, prevention, and the urgent call for vigilance from health officials.
US confirms first case of clade I Mpox in California
The United States confirmed its first case of clade I Mpox, a more aggressive strain, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced Saturday.
Biodiversity crisis: WWF's Living Planet Report reveals urgent decline in wildlife populations
WWF's Living Planet Index reveals alarming declines in wildlife populations globally, promptingcalls for immediate, large-scale conservation action to reverse dangerous trends.
WATCH: Video goes viral of woman dressed in Roman’s Pizza uniform reusing pizza boxes
In the video, that has since gone viral and caused an uproar on social media, a woman can be seen cleaning used pizza boxes, allegedly preparing and packing them to be reused again for packaging.
I healed through breast cancer: Elle Macpherson
‘And I have come to the understanding that there are no right or wrong decisions or choices in how people choose to heal. ’
Over 75,000 young people with HIV in Gauteng not on treatment, HSRC study finds
‘The number includes our young children who are in school, and most likely, a number of them do not even know their HIV status,’ Professor Zuma.
WHO says droplets a 'minor' route of mpox transmission
The WHO on Tuesday said droplets were a minor route of transmission for mpox compared to physical contact.
Measles outbreak leads to closure of four Northern Cape schools
Four schools in the Northern Cape have been closed following a measles outbreak in the Delportshoop.
Health department calls for calm amid spike in Mpox cases
The Department of Health has called for calm after the World Health Organization declared Mpox a public health emergency of international concern.
Department of Health urges vigilance, not panic, against mpox
South Africa has confirmed 24 positive cases, including three deaths.
Africa CDC declares Mpox a public health emergency as cases surge across continent
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security, marking the first such declaration by the agency since its inception in 2017.
‘Focus on a balanced diet’: Durban surgeon’s advice to young people amid Da Les stroke
Dr. Padayachy talks about how unhealthy lifestyle habits and pre-existing health issues play a crucial role in increasing the risk of strokes among young individuals.
Health expert urges young people to eat well and exercise to keep strokes at bay
Dr Hadebe revealed that a stroke can also be caused by genetic factors.
Two more KZN men test positive for Mpox, taking country’s case count to 22
The Department of Health said the men are aged 40 and 26 and have no international travel history.
Mpox in SA: 20 suspected cases reported in Gauteng
Twenty suspected cases of Mpox have been reported in Gauteng. According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, the department is awaiting results from laboratory tests undertaken.
Climate change fuels surge in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe
The rise in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe highlights the urgent need for climate action and robust public health measures to combat this growing threat.
Mpox outbreak in SA: Six confirmed cases, two deaths, here’s what you need to know about the virus
At least six laboratory cases of Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, have been confirmed in South Africa, with two deaths, one in Gauteng and one in KZN. Here's what you need to know about the virus.
Health department calls for vigilance after KZN records two more cases of Mpox
The Department of Health is calling for vigilance after two more cases Mpox, previously monkeypox, have been confirmed in KwaZulu-Natal