Health

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...

Isabella Ballantyne was born with a rare genetic disorder called Shwachman diamond syndrome (SDS). At the age of four, she was diagnosed with acute...

Chiselhurst resident Chari Bezuidenhout and her family are suffering health problems caused by mould plaguing the home she is renting, however, reports to her...

Disclaimer: The GO!&Express does not promote any medical or homeopathy service in particular and participating in health and wellness related services is at one’s...

Local businessman Tubs Lingham is abstaining from food for 10 days to raise money for vulnerable communities in the city. Inspired by the ethos of...

LEBO MJANGAZE A passionate East London pediatric surgeon is calling for support to help her attend a prestigious international conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia — a...

After years of working in the medical profession, through Covid, cancer, and great personal struggle, Dr Yentl Gamiet has officially opened her own practice...

The Run for Hope initiative will celebrate its fifth year of the 24-hour run to raise funds and awareness for orphans at Guardians of Hope,...

FAITH MTWANA and TAMMY FRAY Many people are working hard to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Luckily, people like Thapelo Baipone and his team of...

National CBD Awareness Day has been recognised on August 8 as a day on which the benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) are celebrated and awareness...

In April this year, the Go & Express reported on Sean Harrington’s desperate plea for a heart transplant. Harrington was also in need of a...

Haven Hills residents have expressed their discontent as the 2023 winter initiation season kicks off amid controversy. Complaints have arisen due to the establishment of...

WRITTEN BY MELISSA SMITH The use of social media among children is a topic of growing concern for parents, educators, and policymakers. While social media platforms...

Hammanskraal families affected by the cholera outbreak will take legal action against the government for the deaths of their loved ones. The families will tackle...

We chat to Frere Hospital staff about the Frere Bear Project which provides children with soft, second-hand toys. When did the Frere Bears Project start? It...

A Durban doctor has warned of a possible Covid-19 sixth wave based on the number of positive patients he has treated since Monday. Dr Kevindra...

At an inaugural EC Medics gala dinner on November 19, a strong collective of medical professionals and businesses across private and public sectors pledged...

To alleviate gaps in accessibility to primary healthcare, three state-of-the-art Department of Health mobile clinics, will be making their rounds in communities across Buffalo...

While the conversation about mental health issues has opened up in recent years, the struggles of the deaf community have unfortunately been overlooked. Hearing-impaired people...

Thirteen-year-old Nyakallo Mazibuko’s life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) last year, but with a matching stem cell donor...

To prevent a reoccurrence of pregnant patients lying on the floor in Frere Hospital’s labour and delivery ward, the Eastern Cape health department will...

Ever since Johan ‘Ben’ Potgieter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in 2021 at the age of eight, his parents Andries and Johanita have...

One of SA’s leading optical chains, Torga Optical, is calling on East London residents with eyesight troubles to take advantage of its free visual...

This month, we celebrate remarkable women in our community who have dedicated their lives and careers to healthcare and medicine. These women continue to...

The power of social media has made it possible for Zolani Gosangaye to finally receive a much-needed wheelchair. Local philanthropist, Ryan Ward, saw Gosangaye’s post...

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...

We caught up with Brendan Knickelbein, the former Body 3.0 operations manager and current strength and conditioning coach at Grens High School, to discuss...

This week we chat with Keenan Kyle Sholayan, a qualified sports conditioning coach and founder of KKS Coaching Academy, who uses his skills to...

Cataracts have robbed local resident, Jenny de Beer, of her eyesight and independence, and her condition will deteriorate further unless the Eastern Cape health...

The SA HIV Clinician Society will be hosting a gender-affirming healthcare implementation on Wednesday, September 13. The workshop is aimed at assisting healthcare professionals in...

  This week we chat with fitness instructor Stacey Schaefer, 28, about exciting pound exercise classes, which incorporate drumsticks. What does pound fitness entail? Pound Rockout Workout...

International World Cancer Day on February 4 is aimed at raising awareness about the disease and encouraging prevention, detection, and treatment. The World Cancer Day...

Marissa Groenewald, the only women in history who has skipped her way towards the Comrades Marathon finish line, is coming to the Border-Kei Chamber...

WRITTEN BY: KHUSELO MAHLATI East Londoners took to the trampolines for seven hours of exercising fun at a Bounce-a-thon in aid of cancer on May...

Early intervention in childhood cancer saves lives. This year, the Childhood Cancer Foundation (Choc) East London, in collaboration with the Department of Health, has...

Cancer is one of the scariest diseases to have plagued our society and many patients suffer under tremendous emotional, mental, physical, and financial strain. Aware...

February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive...

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in SA, and cases are continuing to spike annually among both women and men, Dr...

As SA marks Women’s Month, health experts are warning of a growing but overlooked threat. Diabetes has become the leading cause of death among...

Just like that, Sam Ramsey’s life changed when she felt that lump in her left breast. It was December 2020, she was 45 and in...

Delaying your hearing screening means you are not listening   It is deaf awareness month so we asked Smart Hearing audiologist Brandon Schlimper a few questions. What...

Many of us begin January with strong resolutions such as to lose weight, save money, be more disciplined, do better. Yet by February, guilt, frustration, and...

Suicide is a heartbreaking reality that affects thousands of families each year. It is the second leading cause of death among teenagers, highlighting the...