Dr Jacques Snyman, Director of Product Development at Agility Global Health Solutions [Africa] Photo: AGHS [Africa] Get a flu vaccination to guard against the most virulent strains Alarming statistics highlighting that flu and pneumonia are the leading underlying natural cause of death among the people of Limpopo have prompted a leading healthcare administrator and medical … [Read more...] about Protect yourself against Limpopo’s leading cause of death
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Paris set a benchmark in the battle against climate change. What now? | The Conversation
South Africa has a long way to go to make a fair contribution to the global goals set out under the Paris Agreement. ReutersThis article is a foundation essay. They are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. It’s been a few months since the Paris Agreement wrapped up. On April 22, it will be signed by numerous heads of state. The agreement … [Read more...] about Paris set a benchmark in the battle against climate change. What now? | The Conversation
Local anger is rising against South Africa’s ‘resource curse’ | The Conversation
A river flows into the Indian Ocean along South Africa's Transkei coast, where residents are resisting a titanium mining project. Epa/Nic BothmaSouth African society’s conflict with a mainstay of the country’s corporate economy – resource extraction – is permanently on display in the platinum, gold and coalfields in the north and north-east of the country. Now communities … [Read more...] about Local anger is rising against South Africa’s ‘resource curse’ | The Conversation
Why taking vitamin D pills can help the fight against TB and HIV | The Conversation
Antiquated methods of treating TB included sunbathing. The modern-day equivalent is vitamin D supplements. SuppliedClinical trials have shown that adding vitamin D supplements to the antibiotic treatment regimes for TB patients improves their chances of recovering from the disease. The supplement reduces inflammation in the body much faster than normal drug treatment does. … [Read more...] about Why taking vitamin D pills can help the fight against TB and HIV | The Conversation
Zuma warns against racists who use art
President Jacob Zuma on Monday warned against racists, such as cartoonists, who used art as a form of expression. “We should thus be alert to subtle and disguised racism perpetuated through the stereotyping of individuals or groups of people in the media, through cartoons and satire,” he told thousands of people at a Human Rights […] The post Zuma warns against racists … [Read more...] about Zuma warns against racists who use art
