The reality is that vaccine shots can hurt and the baby’s discomfort might last longer than that brief needle prick. Painkillers, however, should not be the first response to this. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms that children experience after

Be a part of the expectant mom’s community who receive expert information, insights and daily tips for a healthy pregnancy journey from health professionals through the MomConnect interactive platform. “MomConnect is a South African National Department of Health initiative which aims to support expectant moms through the use of cellphone based technologies integrated into

Residents of Madelakufa in Thembisa came out in droves to undergo medical screening on Wednesday 7, October 2020. The wet and chilly weather did nothing to deter the over 1 000 people who were screened and tested for Covid-19, some were tested for blood pressure, glucose, TB and HIV/Aids. This was part of the on-going […]

Keeping up with the latest news updates and trends is a common routine for many, however, checking your body’s status update should be even more important as a human body constantly communicates its status.  With October being Cancer Awareness Month, Sister Mmatlala Kgatla says that people need to constantly observe the changes in their body.  […]

Health Practitioners Lend a Helping Hand  The past months have brought about many challenges, ushering in new and unique dynamics in how people live their lives. While some may be coping well, others continue to suffer in silence – this should not be the case, seek help. Acting Manager of Acute and Chronic Care in […]

For the first time in over 20 years of its existence, the Phelophepa train finally arrived in Gauteng, parking at the City of Ekurhuleni’s Springs train station. On Wednesday, 2 September, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi together with Deputy Minister of Health Dr Joe Phahla, and […]

The City and Gauteng Provincial Government will conduct Covid-19 screening and testing at Alra Park mobile clinic and taxi rank, Duduza, Sonto Thobela Taxi Rank and Tsakane Taxi Rank from Tuesday, 1 September, to Friday, 4 September. During the visits, the team will promote community awareness and education on compliance to the Covid-19 regulations. The […]

Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukemia Awareness Month is celebrated every year from the 15 August to 15 October. This is meant to create awareness and encourage people to be bone marrow stem cell donors. According to World Health Organisation, bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue within the bones that produce hematopoietic stem […]

The need to practise good hygiene is far greater now in the current status with regard to the spread of Covid-19. Disinfecting your car serves a good purpose in reducing the spread of this deadly virus and aids in providing for a safer community. This will reduce the chance of coronavirus being transmitted through frequently […]

Running is a fantastic exercise that can be undertaken by anyone no matter their age or if you are a professional runner or not. One of the most common reasons why runners injure themselves is because their bodies are unprepared to for the physical demands of the activity. When it comes to building an injury […]