Technology can help people manage their diabetes – case study shows it's not being used: Getty ImagesNon-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death globally. There’s no cure for most of them, such as diabetes. Rather, they’re controlled through lifelong medical treatment as well as support from healthcare professionals and family members. … [Read more...] about Technology can help people manage their diabetes – case study shows it’s not being used | The Conversation
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South Africa needs better food price controls to shield poor people from COVID-19 fallout | The Conversation
South Africa needs better food price controls to shield poor people from COVID-19 fallout: A woman walks past a market stall in Kliptown, Soweto. COVID-19 has wrought havoc on poor households in countries across the world. In South Africa, more and more people are facing hunger resulting from mass job losses and small, poorly implemented supplementary cash grants. On top of … [Read more...] about South Africa needs better food price controls to shield poor people from COVID-19 fallout | The Conversation
South Africa’s leaders have had a crack at COVID-19: it’s time to give the people a go | The Conversation
South Africa's leaders have had a crack at COVID-19: it's time to give the people a go: Government has failed; let the people have a go at managing COVID-19 Getty ImagesSouth Africa is now ranked 5th in the world for COVID-19 active cases, 9th for cumulative cases, and 23rd for cumulative deaths. The nation’s leadership was initially widely praised for reacting decisively and … [Read more...] about South Africa’s leaders have had a crack at COVID-19: it’s time to give the people a go | The Conversation
Why people don’t get emergency medical care in time: a study in South Africa | The Conversation
Why people don't get emergency medical care in time: a study in South Africa: Queue of seated outpatients, waiting patiently inside Provincial Hospital corridor in Port Elizabeth ShutterstockMany medical conditions, such as serious injuries, sepsis and heart attacks, need high quality emergency care quickly – or the patient may die. These time-critical conditions cause around … [Read more...] about Why people don’t get emergency medical care in time: a study in South Africa | The Conversation
‘Poor social distancing, not wearing masks’: People letting guard down at a most crucial time, …
'Poor social distancing, not wearing masks': People letting guard down at a most crucial time, ...: South Africans seem to be becoming fatigued and letting their guard down at a time when Covid-19 infections are expected to surge, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Top cops probe ‘intimidation’ of Dr Iqbal Survé: Cape Town – A team … [Read more...] about ‘Poor social distancing, not wearing masks’: People letting guard down at a most crucial time, …
