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...
Treat fitness, diet as part of festive season celebration
As the festive season approaches, a time filled with braais, weddings and endless social events, fitness trainer Siyabonga Jobodwana warns that people hoping to...
Growing number of children in Buffalo City diagnosed early with type...
Buffalo City has witnessed a growing number of children being diagnosed early with type 1 diabetes, which has prompted local healthcare providers, community organisations,...
New playland for Frere oncology ward
In just a few short weeks, Frere Hospital’s paediatric oncology unit will become home to a 230m² playland, established by the Devon Vergne Foundation...
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...
Buffalo City-born dietician at forefront of combining nutrition with technology
Originally from Buffalo City but now based abroad, dietician, founder and CEO of Qina, Dr Mariette Abrahams MBA RD is im
proving public health by...
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...
Focus on World Diabetes Day
As World Diabetes Day on November 14 approaches, Diabetes East London has highlighted the importance of ongoing awareness and education.
The global theme for World...
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...
