17 March - Health

Today we spoke to Tineka Boshoff - from the Down Syndrome Association of the Western Cape. We were talking about Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and intellectual development. It is not related to race, nationality, religion or socioeconomic status. The most important fact to know about individuals with Down syndrome is that they are more like others than they are different. Tineke explained more about this condition. For more information you can contact the Down Syndrome Association of the Western Cape on (021) 919-8533 or visit www.downsyndrome.org.za

We were also joined by Sister Rasieda Samai – from the Kidney Foundation of South Africa. We were talking about kidneys. Last week Thursday was the World Kidney Day. The theme for this year’s campaign is the same as last year’s “ARE YOUR KIDNEYS OK?” It is reported that 1 out of 10 adults in the world has some form of kidney damage. It is therefore crucial that we learn how important our kidneys are in our lives. For more information contact the National Kidney Foundation of SA at (011) 447-2531 or visit www.nkf.co.za. Both those two Interviews were brought to you by the National Department of Health and Funded by the European Union.

And we also spoke to Dr E.V. Rapiti – A family physician and a regular here on Sakhisizwe. This week we were talking about depression. Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. Symptoms can include Sadness, Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy, change in weight, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, energy loss, feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of death or suicide. It is reported that depression is much more common in women. Dr Rapiti explained more on it and why is it commom amongst women. For more information contact his practice at the Gatesville Medical Centre on (021) 397 6029.

We closed off the show with an interview with Professor Mike James – an Anaesthesiologist. Two weeks ago, thousands of anaesthesiologists from around the world converge on the Cape Town International Convention Centre to discuss and share ideas on the latest management principles of Anaesthesiology from around the world. The World congress of Anaesthesiologists was awarded to South Africa to host in 1996 following the country’s return to the world medical fraternity after the collapse of apartheid. According to the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists foundation, South Africa, despite many years of international isolation is still regarded as one of the best countries in the world in regards to Anaesthesiology training. Professor James explained about the availability of anaesthetic care in the country. For more information visit www.anaesthesiologists.org / www.sasaweb.com or contact (011) 463 0684 / 086 010 3137

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