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...

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...

Local gym classes focus on all-round health

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...

Go People – Stacy Schaefer

  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...

Go! People: Francois Eales

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...

Eastern Cape doctors working together to combat challenges

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

Heart transplant patient still hopeful despite wait for medical aid approval

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...

Residents upset over initiation huts near Haven Hills cemetery

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...

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...

Women’s Day lunch shines spotlight on human trafficking

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...

Diabetes killing more SA women than HIV

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...

Mammograms matter! How Sam Ramsey turned pain into purpose

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...

Gender affirming healthcare practices necessary in modern world

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...

Pediatrician seeks support for global learning opportunity

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

Unsupervised social media usage can put children at risk

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...

Understanding teen suicide: a counsellor’s guide on prevention

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

World Cancer Day call for early screening

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...

Setting intentions healthier than New Year’s resolutions

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...

Landlord under fire for ignoring tenants’ concerns

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

Buffalo Flats paediatric surgeon back home

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

Plea for support for boy, 13, to get life-saving transplant

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...

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...

Choc training of local traditional healers vital

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

Frere to appoint 18 new midwives: Problem of mothers lying on...

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...

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...

NPO provides emotional, physical financial help for cancer patients

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...

Free eye screenings at Torga Optical, Beacon Bay

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...

Go People – Keenan Kyle Sholayan

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

Delaying your hearing screening means you are not listening

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...

Donation makes man’s wheelchair wish come true

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...

Go Metro – Buffalo City gets three new clinics on wheels

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...

Fitness guru speaks on wellness advice for 2023

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...

Health benefits of CBD celebrated on awareness day

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

Amatola Haven a refuge for retirees

Amatola Haven was established in 1989 and was first affiliated to the Red Cross care for the aged. It is now a fully-fledged retirement...

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...

GO People – Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga

Personal trainer Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga shares how he prepares individual plans for his clients. What services do you offer?  We offer personal training in private and...

GO People – Deryn Marshall

This week, we chat to personal trainer Deryn Marshall about his passion for fitness and helping people reach their health goals. Q: What type of...

Community bounces for good cause

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...

Durban doctor warns of possible sixth wave after spike in Covid-19...

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...

Golf fundraiser for Mighty Ben

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

Health department vows to clean up cataract surgery backlog in 12...

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

Medical aesthetician opens new practice in EL

SUMAIYA KHANDr. Sumaiya Khan is a medical aesthetician who has recently launched her own practice in Nahoon. Her facilities focus on moderately low-risk treatments...

Beacon Bay entrepreneur goes 10 days without food

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...