Reports of 5 beaches in eThekwini with alarming Ecoli levels, exceeding 400 counts, were published by Talbot last week, on the 21st November 2024. Areas with counts exceeding 400, should…
Author of this article is Professor Theresa Rossouw, Department of Immunology, University of Pretoria. In South Africa, we face a critical crossroads in the fight for health rights, particularly in…
Recent deaths as a result of rabies are mounting in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo and the North West. About 59,000 deaths are recorded annually by the World Health Organization (WHO).About…
The concept of integrating indigenous knowledge systems into the national healthcare framework was discussed extensively at a recently held Congress. About 300 delegates from 22 countries were in attendance at…
The Gauteng Provincial Government, in partnership with the City of Joburg Metropolitan Municipality and civil organization, Jozi My Jozi, took to the streets of infamous Hillbrow, to literally clean. Vuyo…
The City of Johannesburg celebrated the centenary of the Wilds Nature Reserve, this week. Often referred to as “The Wilds” this area has a rich tapestry of natural beauty and…
(First published by WHO) A recently released report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a stark escalation in climate-related health threats, with 10 of 15 indicators tracking health threats…
Primary schools are closed in Lahore, Pakistan, due to air pollution, from the 04th to 09th November 2024, as a result of alarming air quality levels. This is caused by…
Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance said in his medium-term budget speech, tax revenue is projected to increase to R2, 3 trillion by 2027/28. Gross borrowing is expected to average around…
The Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality has notified residents in Carolina and Silobela, not to drink water without boiling it. Ephraim Thabethe, the Municipality’s Manager, said water would be rationed for…
