As the festive season approaches, a time filled with braais, weddings and endless social events, fitness trainer Siyabonga Jobodwana warns that people hoping to maintain their figures must avoid derailing their training routines with…
With the recent commemoration of World Stroke Day, Life Healthcare’s stroke restore programme is shining a light on what it takes to save not just lives, but livelihoods — reminding residents that recovery from a stroke is a battle fought…
DELORIS KOAN The sassy “I love boobies” — a uniquely SA campaign to make breast cancer examinations free and accessible to women — is happening in Buffalo City at 8am on October 11. “This is a catchy marketing title which has a profound…
February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive health remains as vital as ever. It is important to continue raising awareness,…
Parents at Hudson Park Primary School have expressed relief and gratitude over the school’s swift and proactive handling of reported cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among pupils last week. Hudson Park Primary principal Garth…
Life Beacon Bay Hospital is celebrating 15 years of providing exceptional healthcare services to East London and the surrounding community. Since opening its doors in November 2009, our dedicated team of specialists and staff have been…
It’s time to roll your best shots for a cause that matters with the East London Ladies’ Circle 23 (ELLC 23) calling on all bowls enthusiasts — whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time player — to join forces and help them hit their…
As Deaf Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for more individuals to learn sign language has been highlighted as a solution to many of the immediate problems faced by the deaf community. Nomvuzo Luwaca, who founded Buffalo Deaf…
This month, we celebrate remarkable women in our community who have dedicated their lives and careers to healthcare and medicine. These women continue to make a difference through their compassion, hard work and dedication. Dr Shiksha…
Distrust in clinics combined with unfettered teenage pregnancies and skills shortage in midwifery, has resulted in expecting mothers at Frere Hospital lying on makeshift beds on the floor in the labour and delivery ward this past month.…
In just a few short weeks, Frere Hospital’s paediatric oncology unit will become home to a 230m² playland, established by the Devon Vergne Foundation (DVF), which is the biggest playland the foundation has established in the country. At a…
Isabella Ballantyne was born with a rare genetic disorder called Shwachman diamond syndrome (SDS). At the age of four, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and has been in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. Ballantyne’s…
Buffalo City has witnessed a growing number of children being diagnosed early with type 1 diabetes, which has prompted local healthcare providers, community organisations, and concerned individuals to come together to address the issue.…
Originally from Buffalo City but now based abroad, dietician, founder and CEO of Qina, Dr Mariette Abrahams MBA RD is im proving public health by using artificial intelligence (AI) in nutrition. Qina is the only nutrition consultancy in…
Written by: Luthando Mkwelo Taking stock after Covid anxiety and preparing for another year As we come to terms with all the post-pandemic stresses, anxiety, and an assortment of emotions Covid has left at our doorsteps, choosing how to…
As World Diabetes Day on November 14 approaches, Diabetes East London has highlighted the importance of ongoing awareness and education. The global theme for World Diabetes Day 2022 is Education to Protect Tomorrow, emphasising the…
