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Prince Nhlanganiso Zulu honours his late Father by urging men to circumcise during Men’s Health Month

Prince Nhlanganiso Zulu honours his late Father by urging men to circumcise during Men’s Health Month 545 685 Mbuso Mafuyeka

Friday, 14 June 2024: In a continued commitment to honour his late father, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu’s wishes, Zulu prince Izinyane leSilo uNhlanganiso kaZwelithini (Nhlanganiso Zulu) has urged men to intensify the fight against HIV…

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HIV remains a real threat in SA – men urged to circumcise this winter

HIV remains a real threat in SA – men urged to circumcise this winter 150 150 Mbuso Mafuyeka

Thursday, 20 June 2024: Health NGO Right to Care, which is implementing South Africa’s largest voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programme as part of SA’s HIV prevention strategy, encourages men to circumcise this winter to…

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Door-to-door visits helps rural clinic exceed UNAIDS targets

Door-to-door visits helps rural clinic exceed UNAIDS targets 2560 1948 Right to Care

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 “Sis Dudu knocked on my door at home last year. If it wasn’t for her, I would be sick now,” says Hlengiwe Nkosi, who was diagnosed with HIV in 2022. “I…

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African Vaccination Week: Vaccinate against deadly diseases including COVID-19

African Vaccination Week: Vaccinate against deadly diseases including COVID-19 533 400 Right to Care

Tuesday, 25 April 2023: African Vaccination Week is a crucial reminder of the life-saving power of vaccines. From COVID-19 to polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, influenza, rotavirus, measles, and the human papillomavirus (HPV), vaccines offer…

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SA is under-diagnosing TB and still needs to catch up post pandemic

SA is under-diagnosing TB and still needs to catch up post pandemic 1200 1600 Right to Care

Thursday, 23 March 2023: Ahead of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day tomorrow, Dr Lucy Connell, TB  programme lead at health NPO Right to Care, says, “South Africa has one of the highest TB rates in the…

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Parents implored to protect initiates from illegal schools

Parents implored to protect initiates from illegal schools 550 421 Right to Care

Wednesday, 14 December 2022: Since the start of the summer initiation season, tragically already 10 initiates have passed away, primarily as a result of illegal initiation practices. Consequently, the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders…

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Young girls encouraged to get vaccine to prevent cervical cancer during awareness month

Young girls encouraged to get vaccine to prevent cervical cancer during awareness month 2560 1707 Right to Care

Tuesday, 20 September 2022: Cancer of the cervix is the second most prevalent cancer in women in South Africa and while it is preventable, approximately 3 000 women die in SA from cervical cancer every…

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Men encouraged to focus on their health in June – men’s health awareness month

Men encouraged to focus on their health in June – men’s health awareness month 402 603 Right to Care

Dr Chuka Onaga, deputy chief of party at leading health NGO Right to Care is encouraging all men to focus on their health during men’s health awareness month in June. This is because South African men are…

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Recognising the contribution our nurses make

Recognising the contribution our nurses make 2560 1123 Right to Care

International Nurses Day is on 12 May each year to mark the contribution that nurses make to healthcare and society. The day is celebrated on the birthday of Florence Nightingale who is considered to be…

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Consequences of unprotected sex on Valentines Day are not romantic

Consequences of unprotected sex on Valentines Day are not romantic 2445 1632 Right to Care

Precious Robinson, chief technical specialist for prevention, care and treatment at health NGO, Right to Care, is calling on South Africans to, “Use condoms to reduce your risk of getting HIV and sexually transmitted infections…

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