Minimally invasive procedure to treat severe piles performed in SA for the first time – Painless new option available for patients who suffer from debilitating haemorrhoids: A new minimally-invasive embolisation procedure to treat haemorrhoidal disease — a very common medical condition that impacts the lives of many South Africans — was recently performed for the first time at … [Read more...] about Minimally invasive procedure to treat severe piles performed in SA for the first time – Painless new option available for patients who suffer from debilitating haemorrhoids
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Global warming has already raised the risk of more severe droughts in Cape Town | The Conversation
Global warming has already raised the risk of more severe droughts in Cape Town: Cape Town residents queuing for water during the water crisis. ShutterstockBetween 2015 and 2017 South Africa’s South Western Cape region experienced three of its lowest rainfall years on record. This led to the progressive depletion of water supply reservoirs and by the summer of 2017/18 there was … [Read more...] about Global warming has already raised the risk of more severe droughts in Cape Town | The Conversation
South Africa: Severe Storms Leave At Least 3 Dead, 18 Injured
South Africa: Severe Storms Leave At Least 3 Dead, 18 Injured: [News24Wire] Severe thunderstorms that hit various parts of the country on Monday afternoon left at least three people dead and eighteen injured. Several homes and buildings were also destroyed and roads flooded. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Guptas face revolt from mineworkers as Zwane battles to … [Read more...] about South Africa: Severe Storms Leave At Least 3 Dead, 18 Injured
Severe Food Shortages Hit Africa’s Refugees Hard – UNHCR and WFP Warn
Severe Food Shortages Hit Africa’s Refugees Hard – UNHCR and WFP Warn: The Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, are very concerned that critical shortages in food assistance are affecting some 2 million refugees in 10 countries across Africa. The shortages could worsen in coming … [Read more...] about Severe Food Shortages Hit Africa’s Refugees Hard – UNHCR and WFP Warn
Somalia: ICRC assisting 240,000 people affected by severe drought
Somalia: ICRC assisting 240,000 people affected by severe drought: At a time of increasing concerns about severe drought and potential famine in Somalia, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) are currently distributing food to 140,000 drought-affected people. In the coming days 100,000 more people will receive cash and … [Read more...] about Somalia: ICRC assisting 240,000 people affected by severe drought
