More than 50 Health Squared members undergoing dialysis will have their treatment and medication covered by the close-to-insolvent scheme until the end of this month or until they join another scheme, the Joburg high court ruled at the weekend.
Eid 2021: When will celebrations commence in South Africa?
If you’re looking for Eid 2021 dates and details regarding the upcoming celebrations, you’ve come to the right place.
As Muslims all around the world gear up for Eid 2021 or Eid al-Fitr, there are some key details that one needs to be aware of – firstly when it will take place and how it will be celebrated. Eid is known to many as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” and is considered a religious holiday whereby Muslims mark the end of the holy month, Ramadan.
The dates for Eid vary based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities, however, it will most likely be celebrated later this week in South Africa.
Muslims warned to exercise caution on Eid
By Taschica Pillay
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Durban - As Muslims worldwide prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr later this week, local medical doctors and faith leaders are appealing to those celebrating to protect themselves and their loved ones.
They are asking the community to exercise caution, avoid pre-Eid shopping among crowds, big social gatherings and large prayers.
Dr Shoyab Wadee, vice-president of the Islamic Medical Association of South Africa said people need to be responsible in terms of social distancing, wearing of masks, sanitising and avoiding large gatherings. There should be no hugging. While we know the Eid prayer is compulsory, we are asking people to have multiple prayers with smaller groups in outdoor arenas.
COVID-19 and kidney damage – What you need to know Tuesday, 09 March 2021, 07:56 11 March is world kidney day. Photo: Unsplash
SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - Chronic kidney disease continues to be a problem plaguing the globe, with it being estimated that approximately 10% of the world s population suffers from a form of kidney disease
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With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients suffering with kidney disease have had to be particularly careful of not contracting the virus.
“While the lungs are the most commonly affected organ when diagnosed with COVID-19, in many cases the kidneys are also affected. COVID-19 can result in kidney damage in a patient who previously had healthy kidneys while worsening chronic kidney disease for those who have already been diagnosed,” explains Dr Shoyab Wadee, Nephrologist at Life The Glynwood Hospital.