“Orange Farm community members protested outside the clinic following the death of an 82-year-old woman. The octogenarian who had been on her own to seeking medical attention, died outside the clinic. The protesting community members are blaming the clinic for…”
Community Furious with Clinic Staff as Grandma Dies Read Post »
“Recently, the Health Department warned South Africans about the wave of fake condoms in circulation, especially in Gauteng. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority regularly warns about counterfeit health products when they have been exposed, recently sending out a…”
Counterfeit Condoms Circulate, Many Seemingly not Aware Read Post »
“Johannesburg residents have been battling a severe fly infestation in recent weeks, with many people reporting swarms of flies in their homes, gardens, and public spaces. Karibu went around the Joburg CBD and spoke to people in the street and…”
Johannesburg’s Fly Infestation, A Growing Concern Read Post »
“Following United States President Donald Trump’s recent move to freeze foreign aid, Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi spoke about the magnitude of South Africa’s fight against HIV and the United States’s contribution to it. We are running the world’s biggest…”
US Developments Should Worry for SA Read Post »
“Eden Park in Ekurhuleni has seen several cases of measles in the past month, this was reported by primary healthcare service providers in the area. In response, ward-based outreach teams are busy doing awareness campaigns to inform the community about…”
Measles Awareness and Prevention in Ekurhuleni South District Read Post »
“Jo’burg City residents will face a disrupted water supply from 22 June until 29 July 2024, that’s according to a notice released by Rand Water on 3 June 2024. The most recent communique by Johannesburg Water alerts residents in areas…”
37-Day Maintenance to Cause Disruptions in Water Flow in Joburg Read Post »
“Discussions about health in Palestine intensify at the World Health Assembly as Israel’s attacks on Gaza continue Every year, the World Health Assembly (WHA) discusses health conditions in Palestine, usually leading to a statement urging the World Health Organization (WHO)…”
WHA77 Sees Heated Debate over Gaza Health Amid Ongoing Attacks Read Post »
Download PDF Release date: 15 March 2024 For the almost 9 million adults who receive the SRD grant the promise
SRD GRANT INCREASE IS NOT AN IMPROVEMENT AND IS AN INSULTING PITTANCE Read Post »
“The Unemployed Peoples Movement (UPM), in association with the Makana Citizens Front (MCF), the Black Consciousness Movement United (BCMU), the Assembly of the Unemployed, the Zabalaza Movement for Socialism, Cry of the Excluded, Pathways Institute and the Inyanda National Land Movement will host several political activities”
AYANDA KOTA’S FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS THIS WEEK Read Post »
“September 10th is recognised as World Suicide Prevention Day. A day that is dedicated to raising awareness about issues that leads to suicide in our society. On this day this year, Ntswaki Khumalo, a social activist and a suicide survivor…”
Breaking The Silence: Thokoza’s Suicide Prevention Campaign Read Post »
“Before Khanya College started its health pilot project in Eldorado Park and Kliptown, it needed to understand these two communities more. Khanya used the community mapping method which consists of working with local residents and organisations to understand the communities…”
Community Mapping in Eldorado Park & Kliptown Karibu! Read Post »
“Welcome to the first edition of the quarterly Karibu! Health Newsletter, a supplement of Karibu that will focus on Khanya College’s work with communities. The health focus will include education and awareness, and campaigns and organising to improve quality public…”
Khanya Community Health Project: Editorial Read Post »
