6 天之前 · The US has paused foreign aid, including the PEPFAR programme, which funds HIV prevention and treatment worldwide. For South Africa, where 5.9 million people rely on antiretroviral therapy, this freeze could have life-threatening consequences.

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Immunisation rates have remained below their pre-COVID-19 levels in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northern and Western Cape.

2024年12月10日 · Strokes are traditionally known to affect the elderly, but recent research shows a concerning trend of an increasing number of younger adults experiencing strokes. This happened to 45-year-old Dipuo Makwe* from Johannesburg just a few months ago in August.

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2024年12月6日 · Despite the advancements in healthcare, South Africa continues to grapple with high child mortality rates. Preventable and treatable diseases like pneumonia, diarrhoea and other respiratory infections are the leading causes of death among children under five.. The latest estimates by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) show a rise in children’s deaths.

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Once known for its excellence, the hospital has faced significant deterioration. Basic medical supplies such as needles, gauze, and diapers have become scarce, forcing nurses to improvise in dangerous ways.

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