YOUR HEALTH
Prevention, screening, pregnancy, chronic conditions and cancer, what to check, when, and what it means for you.
19 articles · reviewed 26 August 2026
Thousands of Grade 5 girls have received life-saving protection against cervical cancer. Parents are urged to ensure no daughter misses out.
YOUR HEALTH · Prevention & Screening
ReadMore women are coming forward for life-saving screening. Coverage gaps remain in parts of the province.
YOUR HEALTH · Prevention & Screening
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New research could improve pregnancy outcomes nationwide by replacing standard iron and folic acid with a comprehensive multi-nutrient supplement.
YOUR HEALTH · Pregnancy & Postpartum
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A South African specialist's research shows hyperthermia treatment dramatically improves outcomes and costs less than standard care.
YOUR HEALTH · Cervical Health / Cancer Treatment
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New programme combines food support with healthcare guidance to protect mothers and babies from conception through the first six months.
YOUR HEALTH · Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Two-thirds of breast cancer patients in public healthcare are diagnosed at advanced stage. Survival difference is stark.
YOUR HEALTH · Breast Health / Cancer
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Nine-year delay before most women living with HIV receive their first cervical screening despite vastly elevated cancer risk.
YOUR HEALTH · Cervical Health / HIV Co-ordination
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Vaccination runs through October. Parents are urged to return consent forms immediately so no girl is left unprotected.
YOUR HEALTH · Prevention & Screening
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Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage now the fifth leading cause of maternal death. Study identifies critical delays in care.
YOUR HEALTH · Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Community outreach brings breastfeeding support and information directly to pregnant women and new mothers in Engcobo.
YOUR HEALTH · Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Ground-breaking platform aims to detect and treat breast cancer more precisely even in resource-limited settings.
YOUR HEALTH · Breast Health / Cancer
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Over 85 percent of eligible South Africans with medical aid skipped recommended screening in past five years.
YOUR HEALTH · Prevention & Screening
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Combination therapy could reduce daily pill burden. Rollout in South Africa depends on final approval and procurement.
YOUR HEALTH · Sexual Health / HIV Prevention & Treatment
ReadEastern Cape hospitals testing natural method to induce labour without breaking waters or using synthetic hormones.
YOUR HEALTH · Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Three million girls protected since 2014. Campaign now reaches public, private and special schools nationwide.
YOUR HEALTH · Prevention & Screening
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Strokes and heart attacks can strike women in their 30s and 40s. Know the signs and get checked.
YOUR HEALTH · Chronic Disease / Heart Health
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Brain fog, night sweats, mood swings. It may be perimenopause, not stress or depression.
YOUR HEALTH · Menopause & Ageing Well
ReadIt is the leading cause of cancer death among South African women. Yet almost every case can be prevented.
YOUR HEALTH · Prevention & Screening
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Beauty products we use daily can cause hidden harm. Here is what to watch for and how to stay safe.
YOUR HEALTH · Your Body
ReadOne short email a month: what to check, when to check it, and where it is free. Plus the Ubufazi magazine.