A general view of George Mukhari Academic Hospital. (Photo by Gallo Images/Lefty Shivambu) Warning: this article contains graphic details some readers may find disturbing.The two-year-old girl had been placed in isolation as she was suspected to have Covid-19, but later tested negative.The hospital CEO said when the family reported the rape to the hospital, they…
A nurse pushes a patient into surgery. Netcare, Life Healthcare and Mediclinic have had to shift their focus to dealing with the pandemic while their regular patients choose to stay awayBut elective surgeries are where hospitals make a large portion of their profits. Listed hospital groups have had a tough run in the past few years…
Police Minister Bheki Cele. 40% of the weekly trauma cases seen by hospitals across the country are alcohol related.A study found that that approximately 62 300 people died from alcohol-attributable causes in 2015.Cele said 34 000 hospital beds were occupied due to alcohol related incidents since Level 3 of the lockdown came into effect. Were 34 000 hospital…
Premier Alan Winde and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize at the temporary hospital established in the Cape Town International Convention Centre. (Supplied, Western Cape Government) Supplied, Western Cape Government More than 200 patients have been admitted to the CTICC's Hospital of Hope since it opened its doors 20 days ago.The province announced that 38 more people…
Several nurses at Linksfield Netcare in Orange Grove in Johannesburg have tested positive for Covid-19. A nurse employed at the hospital, and currently in isolation, accuses the hospital of not acting in accordance with health protocols. The hospital, however, says all is in order, and cleaning and disinfection have taken place. Several nurses at Linksfield Netcare Hospital…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…