Reproductive health awareness remains of importance all year
February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive...
Mystery venue for ‘Boobies’ campaign
DELORIS KOAN
The sassy “I love boobies” — a uniquely SA campaign to make breast cancer examinations free and accessible to women — is happening...
Celebrating EL women in medicine.
This month, we celebrate remarkable women in our community who have dedicated their lives and careers to healthcare and medicine. These women continue to...
Roll your bowls for breast cancer fund: EL Ladies’ Circle, Project...
It’s time to roll your best shots for a cause that matters with the East London Ladies’ Circle 23 (ELLC 23) calling on all...
Call for greater sign language education: Deaf people struggle in hospitals,...
As Deaf Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for more individuals to learn sign language has been highlighted as a solution to...
Recognising burnout and what to do
Written by: Luthando Mkwelo
Taking stock after Covid anxiety and preparing for another year
As we come to terms with all the post-pandemic stresses, anxiety, and...
Young teacher’s life at a standstill due to rare syndrome
Isabella Ballantyne was born with a rare genetic disorder called Shwachman diamond syndrome (SDS). At the age of four, she was diagnosed with acute...
Maternity ward mayhem: Expectant mums using makeshift beds at Frere
Distrust in clinics combined with unfettered teenage pregnancies and skills shortage in midwifery, has resulted in expecting mothers at Frere Hospital lying on makeshift...
Hudson Park praised for handling of disease cases
Parents at Hudson Park Primary School have expressed relief and gratitude over the school’s swift and proactive handling of reported cases of hand, foot...
