Should you be worried about the Great Resignation?
Much like the Great Depression, the Great Resignation has been a hard pill to swallow, mostly for employers.
Making Progress: Tackling AIDS in South Africa
HIV incidence has slowly been declining across sub-Saharan Africa. This comes as a result of a much-needed step up in preventative and transmission-blocking treatments.
Dr Joe Phaahla: Steering us through a health crisis
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has taken up the reins with confidence,.
Tackling South Africa’s current diabetes crisis
Recent studies have indicated that the Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the widespread influx of diagnosed diabetes cases in South Africa. Studies conducted in 2021, thus far, have also indicated that the prevalence of diabetes is higher in KwaZulu-Natal than anywhere else in South Africa.
COVID Update: Third Shot’s A Charm?
On 15 October the Minister of Health announced that South African teens would be eligible to receive their jab. This followed a recommendation by the Vaccine Ministerial Advisory Committee which was supported by Health MECs and Cabinet.
The digital future of healthcare in SA
The pandemic has heightened the demand for healthcare services across the globe. Locally, it has laid bare the challenges that plague the healthcare sector in South Africa. These include shortages of healthcare personnel, delays in accessing healthcare, and inadequate access to medicines, equipment, and technology.
The PinkDrive: Leading the call to combat cancer in SA
PinkDrive NPC is a popular health sector NGO in South Africa which was launched back in 2009 by Noelene Kotschan. Kotschan and her team strongly believed that early detection would assist in prolonging the lives of those diagnosed with cancer.
Progressing Public Health in SA: Dr Thakgalo Thibela
Currently completing her experiential learning at the Helen Joseph hospital, in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, Dr Thakgalo Thibela has been making waves across South Africa. Noted as ‘the youngest active female doctor in South Africa’, by The Health Practice Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Dr Thibela has come a long way to achieve her dream of becoming a qualified surgeon.
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day: The need for holistic support throughout illness
Less than 20% of people who need palliative care can access it in South Africa. It’s an essential part of managing a life-threatening illness, allowing patients and families to approach the end of life prepared and supported.
Managing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
There is no doubt that mental health issues have been around for a very long time, and managing staff who are experiencing these issues still needs to be dealt with delicately. With the onset of the pandemic, mental health-related illnesses and ailments have become front and centre in our world.