Why shared toilets in informal settlements may pose a serious health risk: SuppliedInformal settlements in developing countries are mostly characterised by poor housing, poverty and a lack of basic services. One of these services is sanitation. Research shows that nearly a fifth of the population in sub-Saharan Africa share their sanitation … [Read more...] about Why shared toilets in informal settlements may pose a serious health risk | The Conversation
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‘Your health is your wealth, never take it for granted’ says teacher
‘Your health is your wealth, never take it for granted’ says teacher: Mrs and Mr Wijnberg Photo: GEMS Having taught for 31 years at a public high school in Potchefstroom, Harmen Wijnberg is not only an authority on educating teenagers, he also appreciates the importance of health and wellbeing when it comes to keeping up with his young learners and living life to the fullest. … [Read more...] about ‘Your health is your wealth, never take it for granted’ says teacher
Better health services rest on building trust among healthcare workers | The Conversation
Better health services rest on building trust among healthcare workers: South Africa has a health workforce in crisis. Nic Bothma/EPAA health system that communities experience as uncaring and unaccountable undermines and ultimately destroys trust in the health system. The most visible signs of a dysfunctional health system are the performance of its healthcare workers, … [Read more...] about Better health services rest on building trust among healthcare workers | The Conversation
JHB health MMC concerned about people who leave TB treatment
JHB health MMC concerned about people who leave TB treatment: Almost 13,000 people took part in the TB programme in 2016 of which over 800 defaulted and never completed the treatment. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News GP Human Settlement MEC urges Mamelodi extension 11 residents to relocate: Uhuru Moiloa and disaster management officials visited the victims … [Read more...] about JHB health MMC concerned about people who leave TB treatment
Retired judge orders compensation, rebukes South African health officials | The Conversation
Retired judge orders compensation, rebukes South African health officials: Justice Dikgang Moseneke presents his final report on the Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings. TimesliveSeldom is one moved emotionally when reading a legal document. But the opening paragraph of the arbitration award by retired Justice Dikgang Moseneke in the case of the deaths of 144 mental health … [Read more...] about Retired judge orders compensation, rebukes South African health officials | The Conversation
