According to the 2018 Global Asthma Report, asthma is the most common chronic illness in South African children and has shown an increasing prevalence in both urban and rural areas. Second-hand smoke exposure and living in highly populated areas can exacerbate asthma in young children. 8 Apr 2021Read more
In putting healthcare in South Africa under the microscope, Covid-19 has exposed many weaknesses inherent in the country's fractured socio-economic environment. Yet, even before the pandemic reached our shores, equitable access to healthcare posed a significant obstacle for South Africa - a side effect of a tumultuous past. 2 Feb 2021Read more
While the world remains focused on containing the spread of Covid-19, this should not avert our attention away from the ongoing battle to eradicate the many other diseases that can affect the quality of life for millions of South Africans. 8 Dec 2020Read more
