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One in seven South African moms are teens

by Anna-Maria van Niekerk & Linda Pretorius | Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | 17 September 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

One in 7 moms in SA are teens, with 365 births daily. Poor access to contraception and education fuels this, creating cycles of poverty.

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Gates Foundation urges action on childhood malnutrition

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 17 September 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

The Gates Foundation urges governments to fight child malnutrition with affordable solutions to boost children's health and promote economic growth.

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Gauteng crisis: Billions wasted while hospitals collapse

by City Press | 15 September 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

Hospitals are collapsing, doctors are overworked, and billions are wasted. Urgent action is needed to fix public healthcare failures.

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Financial mismanagement leaves Gauteng hospitals struggling

by Isaac Mahlangu & Penwell Dlamini | Sunday Times | 15 September 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

Gauteng health faces billions in irregular spending, budget underspending and corruption, leaving hospitals in crisis.

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Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan to fix NHS

by Reuters | 12 September 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | Archive, September 2024

Reforms will address long waiting times, Covid-19 impacts, and ageing population challenges, focusing on digital healthcare and community-based care.

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