Van Der Heever News Today

An avid believer in the adage “when you look good, you feel good,” East London’s Chloe D Beauty owner, Chloe Dyer, is so passionate about her job, she offers her services for free to cancer patients, as well as her expertise to young aspiring beauticians.

While most male circumcisions performed in the Eastern Cape are done in the traditional manner, there are also significant numbers of medical male circumcisions being conducted.

StatsSA’s mortality and causes of death data shows about 6,559 children under five died in 2018 due to intestinal infectious diseases

The provincial department of health says over the next 12 months it plans to install backup power in every rural primary health centre

Poor working conditions, low pay and persistent shortages of resources are pushing well-trained professionals out of the country.

Provincial pilot programmes are underway but details are vague

The Western Cape health department has called for help in getting older citizens to register online to receive their Covid-19 vaccination, particularly in poorer communities where turnouts are lower than in more affluent areas.