A medical intern at Groote Schuur Hospital gives GroundUp insight into the daily challenges faced in the Covid-19 wards.To make the day's work easier, a group of doctors make a list of which patient needs what and they work their way through it.Her message, much like other healthcare professionals around the country, is simple: Take…
Nurses have been on the frontline since the pandemic hit South Africa. Chris McGrath/Getty Images A Groote Schuur Hospital nursing assistant has described dealing with Covid-19 as "a war". Judith Parenzee has already lost colleagues to the virus.She says her days are spent rushing from one patient to the next.Groote Schuur Hospital nursing assistant Judith…
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1 min read W ANT TO BE fitter than ever in 2026? We’ve got your next 12 months of training mapped out to get you there. Every week, Men’s Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel is sharing his best workouts for muscle, strength, and all-around fitness in our MH Muscle newsletter. With every key training component