Health-e
Coverage of Health-e in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa: Forced or Coerced Sterilisation - Know Your Rights About Consent
A young mother in Limpopo, South Africa, alleges doctors removed her uterus without her knowledge or consent, prompting questions about patients' rights regarding sterilisation procedures. The Health-e News report highlights legal considerations around consent and sterilisation in South Africa.
- South Africa: From Clinics to Public Health - Concerns Grow Over Anti-Migrant Campaign
Healthcare workers, humanitarian organisations, and migrants in South Africa are warning that an anti-migrant campaign is disrupting healthcare access, risking interruptions in chronic health treatment and broader public health. The campaign has raised concerns about its impact on medical services and vulnerable populations.
- Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Migrants in Louis Trichardt Fear Losing Access to Health Services
Zimbabwean immigrants in Louis Trichardt report being denied access to clinics or told their final chronic medication collection will be their last. They fear anti-immigrant pressure is impacting healthcare access.
- South Africa: Safer Sex, Limited Choices - Female Condoms Are Scarce While Tongue and Finger Condoms Remain Hard to Find
Female condoms are scarce in South Africa, and finger and tongue condoms remain unavailable in clinics, health centers, and shops, limiting safer sex options for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Community health organizations and activists highlight this lack of access.
- South Africa: Limpopo Teen Says Religious Objection At Clinic Drove Her to Unsafe Abortion
An 18-year-old from rural Limpopo was denied a legal abortion at a public clinic after a nurse refused to assist on religious grounds, prompting her to seek an illegal abortion from a traditional healer.