Health

Second Person Dies from Ebola in Uganda After Outbreak Crosses border

A second person infected with the Ebola virus has died in Uganda, the health ministry said Thursday, after a family exposed to the disease quietly crossed the border from Congo.The first cross-border cases in this Ebola outbreak -- the s...

Joburg Post·almost 5 years ago

Moving More And Sitting Less Is Good For The Mind As Well As The Body

Physical activity has long been associated with better mental health. What’s not well understood, however, is whether too much activity can negatively impact psychological well-being.As a researcher on physical activity and mental health...

Joburg Post·almost 5 years ago

5 Nigerian Fitness Influencers You Should Know

While preparing for the summer body, you need all the inspiration to keep the bodygoals going. Here are some of Naija's best fitness influencer. #BodyGoals!

Joburg Post·over 4 years ago

South Africa records 3 250 new coronavirus cases, 118 new deaths reported on Wednesday

On Wednesday the Health Department revealed a shocking spike of Corona Virus related cases. Stating that South Africa now has 3 250 new reported cases and the number of cases now sits on 775 502 ."The cumulative number of tests co...

Phumzile Mavimbela·over 3 years ago

How one South African employer helped its staff get healthier and why it’s worth doing

The workplace can make a big contribution to behaviour change. Darcelle Schouw Non-communicable diseases account for half of all deaths in South Africa. Cardiovascular diseases are the biggest contributor, followed by cancers, diabe...

 Darcelle Schouw and Bob Mash·about 3 years ago

A nagging cough can hang on for weeks or months following a respiratory illness – and there is precious little you can do about it

When was the last time you walked into a public space and didn’t hear someone coughing? After three years of flinching at the sound, it can be disarming to hear so many people coughing – and embarrassing if it’s you.

Kyle B. Enfield Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia·about 1 year ago

MMC Sauls I welcomes re-establishment of Johannesburg District Health Council

The Council will allow for better coordination of health and emergency services plans, projects and activities between the city district and the provincial health department overseen by Gauteng MEC of Health Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi

City of Joburg media·over 1 year ago