Tag: patients
Dementia Patients At Risk As Families Struggle Without Support
However, more needs to be done to support families dealing with dementia…
Patients In 3 Provinces Claim They Are Forced To Test For HIV At Government Clinics
Residents in various provinces in South Africa have raised concerns about being…
Patients Left In Limbo As MRI Services Collapse Under Pressure In Gauteng
The MRI services in Gauteng's public hospitals are under immense pressure due…
Addiction medication access lags for Black, Hispanic patients
Racial Disparities in Access to Opioid Addiction Medications A recent study has…
Patients Wait A Month To Fix Broken Bones At Bophelong Hospital In Mahikeng
Patients with fractures admitted to Bophelong Hospital in Mahikeng, North West, are…
Ageing Hospital Infrastructure Leaves Gauteng Patients In The Cold As Winter Bites
As the winter season takes hold in Gauteng, concerns have been raised…
Excessive use of disinfectants in intensive care patients may raise risk of antibiotic-resistant infections
The use of disinfectants in intensive care units has long been seen…
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows
A groundbreaking three-year exercise program has shown promising results in improving survival…
‘Police Not Equipped To Transport Patients’
The tragic death of 17-year-old Bongani Nthangase in Durban has sparked a…
Medical marijuana can help cancer patients, finds a large meta-analysis
The use of medical cannabis or marijuana for managing cancer-related symptoms such…
Tembisa Hospital Closed To New Patients Following Emergency Unit Fire
A fire broke out at Tembisa Provincial Hospital, leading to the safe…
Gauteng Health’s Cost-cutting Measures Could Leave Patients Waiting Over 4 Months For Care
Without sessional doctors and reduced commuted overtime, junior doctors will have to…