26 November - Health
Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Delia Engel the Department of Health’s Child Health Manager. She told us about health and hygiene. According to the World Health Organisation, the global estimates are that about 1.8 million people die every year from diarrhoeal disease and 90% are children under 5, mostly in developing countries. The fraction of diarrhoeal disease is attributed to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene. If you would like more information about the topic call (021) 918 1579 or visit www.childsafe.org.za
Cheryl Vermeulen – Chairperson of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of South Africa j
oined us in studio to tell us what Cystic Fibrosis is all about. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disorder that affects the lungs and the digestive system. Cheryl who is also a sufferer of Cystic Fibrosis explained more. For more information you can contact the Cystic Fibrosis Association of South Africa on (021) 557-0323 or (011) 294-3849. You can also visit their website at www.sacfa.org.za
Our last interview was with Dr. Carol Thomas – a gynecologist. We spoke about Ectopic Pregnancies. This occurs when the fertilised egg implants itself outside of the uterus. Most of these pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube of the expecting mother – but embryos can also implant in the ovaries, abdomen or cervix. But none of these places will provide the fertilised egg with enough space or nutrients to properly develop. For more information you can visit your nearest clinic or hospital.
Cheryl Vermeulen – Chairperson of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of South Africa j
oined us in studio to tell us what Cystic Fibrosis is all about. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disorder that affects the lungs and the digestive system. Cheryl who is also a sufferer of Cystic Fibrosis explained more. For more information you can contact the Cystic Fibrosis Association of South Africa on (021) 557-0323 or (011) 294-3849. You can also visit their website at www.sacfa.org.za Our last interview was with Dr. Carol Thomas – a gynecologist. We spoke about Ectopic Pregnancies. This occurs when the fertilised egg implants itself outside of the uterus. Most of these pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube of the expecting mother – but embryos can also implant in the ovaries, abdomen or cervix. But none of these places will provide the fertilised egg with enough space or nutrients to properly develop. For more information you can visit your nearest clinic or hospital.
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