Poverty, violence and stress: Why South Africa’s young people are ...
WEBSep 1, 2021 · A study in eThekwini found that young people who lived in extreme poverty and experienced violence were more likely to have symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder. The article discusses the causes and impacts of anxiety, and the need to address the structural drivers of poor mental health in South Africa.
Painkillers can be a big headache - Bhekisisa
WEBDec 19, 2014 · Medication overuse headache is a condition in which the use of painkillers slowly causes headaches to become worse and more frequent, according to Shevel, who heads the Headache Clinic, where about half of his patients have this exacerbating condition. “Though they may be effective in the short-term relief of pain, it …
Abortions 101: Here’s which pills, tools and terms to ... - Bhekisisa
WEBMay 11, 2022 · Learn about the legal, medical and surgical aspects of abortion in South Africa, including the types of pills, procedures and costs. Watch videos with doctors and nurses who answer common questions about terminating a pregnancy.
Need an abortion? Find clinics you can trust here - Bhekisisa
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Bhekisisa has partnered with TRIAD Trust to create a reliable database of family planning services in South Africa, including abortions. You can access the map via a data-free link and see which clinics offer safe and legal terminations near you.
10 Years: Bhekisisa
WEBBhekisisa covers public health issues with evidence-based reporting and solutions journalism. Learn about its history, impact, platforms, awards and stories on topics such as COVID-19, rape, circumcision and sanitary pads.
School feeding schemes help to grow young minds - Bhekisisa
WEBMar 7, 2016 · According to a 2015 study in the International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, school enrolment in Ghana increased by 20.3% over the past 10 years in schools with school feeding programmes. “Eating breakfast improves overall dietary intake and although the effects are subtle, breakfast enhances performance,” says Labuschagne.
A confusing COVID caseload: Why Africa’s missing numbers show …
WEBOct 22, 2021 · South Africa’s COVID death toll may only represent a third of the lives lost during the pandemic. Many African countries do not have the capacity to test and track their COVID outbreaks at the same rates as richer countries, …
You can't transmit HIV if you take ARVs correctly and are virally ...
WEBJul 24, 2018 · South Africa’s 5th HIV household survey, of which the preliminary results were released last week, revealed that 86% of HIV-infected people who are on treatment, are virally suppressed. Health department data shows that 4.4 million people in the country are on ARVs. The couples in the Partners 2 study reported a total of 74 567 condomless ...
The village where men are banned - Bhekisisa
WEBApr 2, 2019 · The village was founded in 1990 by a group of 15 women who were survivors of rape by local British soldiers. Umoja’s population has now expanded to include any women escaping child marriage, FGM (female genital mutilation), domestic violence and rape – all of which are cultural norms among the Samburu. Rebecca Lolosoli is the founder of Umoja and the village matriarch.
National Health Insurance - Bhekisisa
WEBAug 8, 2019 · National Health Insurance. The National Health Insurance (NHI), for which membership will be compulsory, is a funding scheme that aims to address healthcare inequity in South Africa. The scheme will do this by creating a fund that the government will use to buy healthcare services at set fees from accredited public and …