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Health Workers Bring Dora to a Standstill

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The out-patient reception at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha is usually packed and busy with staff and patients, but on Wednesday the area was nearly empty amidst a strike by nurses and supporting staff. Workers, mostly nurses, have been striking since Monday at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha over unpaid overtime. This has meant that most patients have been turned away and procedures delayed. Unions blamed the Eastern Cape health department for failing to fix the health system in the … [Read more...] about Health Workers Bring Dora to a Standstill

Makana’s Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops Remain Closed

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Police and Makana Municipality officials in Makhanda closed down shops found to be selling expired food. Well ahead of the 13 December deadline to register shops set by the President last month, Makana Municipality shut down 12 out of 20 spaza shops it inspected in central Makhanda on 26 November. The Makhanda spaza shop owners have not yet managed to comply or reopen their shops. Two cash loan businesses were also shut for compliance failures. Lack of required documentation, improper product … [Read more...] about Makana’s Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops Remain Closed

Epileptic Woman Has to Sleep on Concrete Floor at Hospital

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Some of the patients at the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital in Kariega have been lying on the floor in the waiting area because the hospital doesn’t have enough bed space in the wards. A mother from KwaNobuhle in Kariega says her sickly daughter has been sleeping on a thin blanket on the cold cement floor in the hallways of Uitenhage Provincial Hospital (UPH) for about a week. She is among dozens of patients lying on the hospital’s floor or on chairs due to a lack of bed space. The woman, who … [Read more...] about Epileptic Woman Has to Sleep on Concrete Floor at Hospital

Fentanyl Is Here: South Africans Test Positive for Potent Opioid

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Recent drug tests have found people at South African clinics testing positive for fentanyl. This is a highly potent opioid drug which has caused tens of thousands of deaths in the US. It is the first direct evidence that South Africa could be headed for a fentanyl crisis of its own, though more data is needed. Researchers say that to address the problem, naloxone will need to be distributed widely. This is a medication which can reverse opioid overdose. People in the Eastern Cape and … [Read more...] about Fentanyl Is Here: South Africans Test Positive for Potent Opioid

Navigating Stormy Waters: Managing a Surgeon’s Reputation During a Media Crisis

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Johannesburg, 06 December 2024: In today’s digital age, where information spreads like wildfire, the reputation of a surgeon can be both a precious asset and a fragile entity. A media crisis can erupt from various situations—be it a high-profile surgery gone wrong, allegations of malpractice, or negative patient experiences gone viral. How can a surgeon effectively manage their reputation during such tumultuous times?Here are some strategies to consider: 1. Swift and Transparent CommunicationThe … [Read more...] about Navigating Stormy Waters: Managing a Surgeon’s Reputation During a Media Crisis

Spaza Shop Landlords Shocked by R2,200 Permit Fee

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Hundreds of landlords in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality were shocked to learn that they have to pay R2,207 to apply for a permit to rent out “spaza shops”. Landlords and immigrant spaza shop owners from Pakistan, Somali and Ethiopia were called to a meeting at Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, on Thursday. The meeting was convened by SAPS, the community policing forum, and a group of pastors. The pastors have an office at the police station called Spiritual Crime Prevention … [Read more...] about Spaza Shop Landlords Shocked by R2,200 Permit Fee

Cancer-Surviving Surfer Boosts the Resilience of Over 2 Million South Africans During Mental Health Month

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Now, he wants you to join him in spreading resilience further.Conn Bertish’s recent South African Seriaaas!! Mental Resilience Project supported over 2 million South Africans with more than 21 strategies to become happier, healthier, more resilient, and harder to kill this November during Mental Health Awareness Month! “Wow, it was intense and incredible!” says Conn Bertish, South Africa’s leading resilience expert, a cancer survivor, big wave surfer, Fear Factor winner, and Creative Resilience … [Read more...] about Cancer-Surviving Surfer Boosts the Resilience of Over 2 Million South Africans During Mental Health Month

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Targets Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops

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The newly-appointed mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Babalwa Lobishe has started her term of office by targeting immigrant-owned spaza shops. Eight shops were closed on Monday. The newly elected Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Babalwa Lobishe ordered the closure of eight immigrant-owned shops on Monday afternoon, in an operation conducted jointly by health and Home Affairs officials, SAPS and metro police, and the City’s economic development and electricity directorates. On Tuesday, mayco member for … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Targets Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops

Patients Lie on the Floor at Uitenhage Provincial Hospital

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GroundUp saw several patients lying on the floor in Uitenhage Provincial Hospital. A shortage of beds at Uitenhage Provincial Hospital in Kariega has meant some patients have to lie on the floor. GroundUp saw several patients on blankets or mattresses on the floor of the hospital, some with drips in their veins. The health department has acknowledged that there is pressure on beds as the population served by the hospital has grown. But, said the spokesperson, the patients lying on the floor had … [Read more...] about Patients Lie on the Floor at Uitenhage Provincial Hospital

Strengthening Patient Trust Through Proactive Care With Altron Healthtech and Engage MX. Here’s How.

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Strengthening Patient Trust Through Proactive Care with Altron HealthTech and Engage Mx. Here’s How. It’s that time of the year when breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness months remind the public to be proactive when it comes to their health. But as doctors know only too well, there’s a gap between good intentions and meaningful action. Reminding patients to get checkups is one of the simplest ways to improve outcomes – but staying on top of this process can be an administrative nightmare … [Read more...] about Strengthening Patient Trust Through Proactive Care With Altron Healthtech and Engage MX. Here’s How.

In Solidarity and Hope for Those Affected by Cancer: The Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer Draws

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Love, resilience, and hope filled the air at the 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, presented by ISUZU MOTORS South Africa.Thousands walked side by side, each step a tribute to someone cherished, a life loved, a battle foughtWhile the Big Walk set attendance records with over 15 000 participants turning up in Gqeberha, George, and East London, the event was about so much more than numbers.This was a heartfelt display of unity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to fighting cancer.The true … [Read more...] about In Solidarity and Hope for Those Affected by Cancer: The Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer Draws

African Penguins Now Officially “Critically Endangered”

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From millions of African Penguin in the early 1900s, there are now only about 8,000 breeding pairs left. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has elevated the bird’s risk of extinction status to “critically endangered”. “If we don’t act timeously, we could lose Africa’s only penguin species within our lifetime,” an expert warns. The economic value of the iconic bird is in the billions of rands, according to a new report. It is official: the African Penguin, the continent’s … [Read more...] about African Penguins Now Officially “Critically Endangered”

Record Entry for Annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer

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The 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by ISUZU MOTORS South Africa was bigger than ever – with a record of more than 15 000 participants in pink turning up across Gqeberha, George and East London on Saturday, 26 October.Now in its 26th year, the Big Walk is the largest mass participation charity event in the Eastern Cape – and one of the largest in the country.“Participants were encouraged to walk in support of those affected by cancer through one of the biggest on air, online and on … [Read more...] about Record Entry for Annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer

Rethinking Container Stores for Spaza Shops, Retail & Healthcare

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Johannesburg, October 9 2024: Repurposed shipping containers are popular in the informal markets and are widely used for clinics, homes, spaza shops, barber shops, hair salons, and tuck shops. Containers are used because they offer an affordable, quick-to-deploy solution for small business owners looking to set up shop with minimal construction. Despite seeming like an easy low-cost solution, containers have significant drawbacks:Key Challenges of Shipping Container ShopsMAINTENANCE AND … [Read more...] about Rethinking Container Stores for Spaza Shops, Retail & Healthcare