Partnership with GOTG brings water to teaching hospital
When a hospital has interrupted water supplies, the consequences are dire. Water that is essential not only for handwashing, hygiene […]
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 22 of your pregnancy
Your second trimester has you feeling more yourself, and feeling your growing baby moving inside your tummy is bound to
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 21 of your pregnancy
At week 21 of your pregnancy you’re now just over half to meeting your baby for the first time. You’re
Championing the fight to prevent pneumonia
Every year a day is set aside to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention, treatment and provide an annual forum
Tackling women’s health holistically
‘A woman’s health is her Capital’ As far back as 2014 at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ‘Partnership for Maternal,
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 20 of your pregnancy
Congratulations to you and your baby, you’re officially halfway through your 40 week pregnancy. It’s crazy to think that 20
Time to quit. World No-Tobacco Day
‘A billion deaths can be prevented this century, if governments act now to reduce tobacco use’. [World Health Organization] Ahead of
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 19 of your pregnancy
At week 19 you’re just one week off being halfway through your pregnancy! Your baby is now the size of
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 18 of your pregnancy
Your pregnancy is starting to become more obvious, and if you’re trying to conceal your bump, you may start finding
Getting to grips with flu
Few common illnesses are more unpleasant than the flu. The aches, pains, chills, fever and cough are bad enough. Add
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 17 of your pregnancy
Week 17 your baby is getting bigger, and this week they’ll start developing more fatty tissue. You may have started
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 16 of your pregnancy
You are now 4 months pregnant, and have 24 weeks left to go before you birth day, although this may
Measles – it’s a serious illness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of an ‘alarming’ increase in measles cases – almost 45-fold in Europe last
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 15 of your pregnancy
Congratulations, you and your baby are now at week 15, while your baby still has lots of growing to do,
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 14 of your pregnancy
Week 14 of your pregnancy and you’re in month four of your pregnancy with five to go – almost half
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 13 of your pregnancy
At week 13 of your pregnancy you are now in your second trimester. This trimester is often nicknamed the honeymoon
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 12 of your pregnancy
This is now the last week of your first trimester, which is week 1 to 12. Your clothes are probably
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 11 of your pregnancy
You are now almost at the end of trimester one, which is good news as the second trimester is often
TB – Serious but Curable
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health issue in South Africa. 280 000 people fell ill with TB during 2022 and, of
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 10 of your pregnancy
At week ten, you are officially a quarter of the way through your 40-week pregnancy with only a few more
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 9 of your pregnancy
At week 9 of your pregnancy, you’re probably more aware than ever of your growing baby inside of you, as
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 8 of your pregnancy
It’s week 8 of your pregnancy and your baby is beginning to look more like a little human. You’ll probably
World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is an annual event organised by the World Health Organization (WHO). Held on 3 March, it’s a
Key facts about Cholera
South Africa had recorded at least 46 suspected cholera cases in the first month of 2024. According to the Minister of
Talking about HPV and cervical cancer
The theme for 2024 Cervical Cancer Awareness is, ‘Learn. Prevent. Screen.’ South Africa has a high rate of cervical cancer
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week seven of your pregnancy
By now you probably know that you’re pregnant, but some moms only find out during this week or later. Even
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week six of your pregnancy
Week 6 of your pregnancy At week 6 of your pregnancy you’ll most likely know that you’re pregnant now, although
10 ways to manage your medical expenses
‘As you begin 2024 with a clean slate in terms of medical aid benefits, it’s a good time to look
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week five of your pregnancy
Week five of your pregnancy is the week that many women find out that they are pregnant. You’ll notice the
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week four of your pregnancy
This may be the week that you realise that you’re pregnant. Many women don’t notice so early-on, but if you’ve
