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FUNERALS A BREEDING GROUND FOR COVID-19
Funerals are a breeding ground for the spread of COVID-19. This is according to the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli
July 21, 2020
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FIND THE MISSING MILLIONS
Worldwide, 290 million people are living with viral hepatitis unaware. Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions
July 21, 2020
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AS COVID-19 SPREADS WE ARE BECOMING RELAXED
At a time when the country is entering a “COVID-19 Storm”, South Africans are becoming relaxed, says the Minister of
July 21, 2020
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PANIC ATTACK AWARENESS DAY
“I can’t breathe, I really cannot breathe. My chest hurts, my fingers tingle and my vision is blurred – I’m
July 10, 2020
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL OFFICER
Dear Member We have all noted with concern, the alarming increase of COVID-19 infections as well as COVID-19 deaths in
June 26, 2020
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COVID-19 DEATHS IN WESTERN CAPE PUT SPOTLIGHT ON CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
The latest data from the Western Cape has revealed that chronic kidney disease (CKD) was one of the common underlying
June 26, 2020
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HYPERTENSION IS CALLED SILET KILLER FOR A REASON
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases a person’s risk for getting heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye disease and even
June 26, 2020
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HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Drug and alcohol abuse take a toll on thousands of South Africans every day. Not only is it on the
June 26, 2020
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OBESITY IS A MAJOR PROBLEM
“Obesity is a major public health and economic problem of global significance”, says South African Society for Surgery, Obesity and
June 26, 2020
