When it comes to healthcare, avoidance is rarely discussed, but it is far more common than many realise. Across South Africa, young people are delaying or avoiding clinic visits, particularly when it comes to sensitive health concerns. Whether it is sexual health, reproductive care, or early symptoms of a potential condition, the decision to “wait it out” is often influenced by more than just cost or convenience. It is about comfort. And more importantly, privacy. Luvuyo Maloka from Unu Health chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why so many young South Africans are avoiding clinics and healthcare facilities, even when they know something might be wrong. 

When it comes to healthcare, avoidance is rarely discussed, but it is far more common than many realise. Across South Africa, young people are delaying or avoiding clinic visits, particularly when it comes to sensitive health concerns. Whether it is sexual health, reproductive care, or early symptoms of a potential condition, the decision to &ldquo;wait it out&rdquo; is often influenced by more than just cost or convenience. It is about comfort. And more importantly, privacy. Luvuyo Maloka from Unu Health chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why so many young South Africans are avoiding clinics and healthcare facilities, even when they know something might be wrong.&nbsp;

Leigh-Anne hosts the The Morning Show, Monday to Friday on Good Hope FM

Leigh-Anne Williams

The Morning Show is all about bringing you the latest and the greatest in entertainment, information and the best music to keep you going in the office, at home or on your mid-morning drives. show aims to empower, educate, inform and entertain. Hosted by the sensational Leigh-Anne Williams, this all-female show aims to empower, educate, inform and tackle important issues relating to women and men’s health, managing finances, gender inequality and the promoting and uplifting of women empowerment. They pride themselves on delivering high quality and engaging content, something that any client can leverage to boost the distribution of their brand’s message. They will go out of their way to surpass expectations.

Presenter: Leigh-Anne Williams

News & Traffic: Sandra Rosenberg

Producer: Delucia Daniels

The Morning Show is all about bringing you the latest and the greatest in entertainment, information and the best music to keep you going in the office, at home or on your mid-morning drives. show aims to empower, educate, inform and entertain. Hosted by the sensational Leigh-Anne Williams, this all-female show aims to empower, educate, inform and tackle important issues relating to women and men’s health, managing finances, gender inequality and the promoting and uplifting of women empowerment. They pride themselves on delivering high quality and engaging content, something that any client can leverage to boost the distribution of their brand’s message. They will go out of their way to surpass expectations.
Presenter: Leigh-Anne Williams
News &amp; Traffic: Sandra Rosenberg
Producer: Delucia Daniels