By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - As phase two of the Pfizer COVID-19 clinical trial for children aged five to eleven shows favourable results, parents are faced with a critical decision on whether or not to vaccinate. The pharmaceutical giant says latest trial results have shown that the vaccine was well tolerated and generated a robust antibody response in this younger age group. While some parents have welcomed the results, others are a little sceptical. Genevieve Lanka spoke to several parents and filed this report...

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - As phase two of the Pfizer COVID-19 clinical trial for children aged five to eleven shows favourable results, parents are faced with a critical decision on whether or not to vaccinate. The pharmaceutical giant says latest trial results have shown that the vaccine was well tolerated and generated a robust antibody response in this younger age group. While some parents have welcomed the results, others are a little sceptical. Genevieve Lanka spoke to several parents and filed this report...

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#PODCAST South African parents share their views on child vaccinations, with many still sceptical...

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Today marks the end of National foot health week under the theme "The importance of you caring for your feet".  Durban based podiatrist; Dinesh Deonarain says many people take their foot health for granted as our feet literally carry us on a daily basis. Deonarain says he is constantly encouraging his patients not to wait for issues to arise before booking an appointment with a specialist. He suggests examining your feet year-round and implementing a few other habits such as maintain good foot hygiene, hydrating the skin with a good moisturizer, buying or purchasing the proper-size shoes as well as inspect your feet regularly...

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Today marks the end of National foot health week under the theme "The importance of you caring for your feet".  Durban based podiatrist; Dinesh Deonarain says many people take their foot health for granted as our feet literally carry us on a daily basis. Deonarain says he is constantly encouraging his patients not to wait for issues to arise before booking an appointment with a specialist. He suggests examining your feet year-round and implementing a few other habits such as maintain good foot hygiene, hydrating the skin with a good moisturizer, buying or purchasing the proper-size shoes as well as inspect your feet regularly...

#PODCAST This week's #MedicalMonitor discusses the importance of foot health with podiatrist Dinesh Deonarain #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Market research company - IPSOS - have revealed through their mental health survey that around 70% of South Africans have endured stress levels that make them feel incapable of coping with life's demands. SA ranked among the highest in terms of people suffering from mental health disorders worldwide. Reacting to this, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says factors including the lack of confidence in government is contributing to this high figure. SADAG Project Manager - Roshni Parbhoo Seetha says it's important that people not shy away from seeking professional help or support...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Market research company - IPSOS - have revealed through their mental health survey that around 70% of South Africans have endured stress levels that make them feel incapable of coping with life's demands. SA ranked among the highest in terms of people suffering from mental health disorders worldwide. Reacting to this, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says factors including the lack of confidence in government is contributing to this high figure. SADAG Project Manager - Roshni Parbhoo Seetha says it's important that people not shy away from seeking professional help or support...

#PODCAST SADAG react to the new IPSOS mental health survey & discuss why people need to seek professional help #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says they have noticed an increase of unregistered medical practitioners across the country. In the latest incident, the HPCSA conducted an inspection at Mpumalanga province where a Congolese national, has been practicing as a locum or stand in for Dr Kaleu Sambayi without being properly registered with Council since August 2023. The accused was arrested and held at the Kwaggafontein SAPS for violating Section 17(1) of the Health Professions Act while Dr Sambayi has been reported to the Medical and Dental Professions Board for hiring an unregistered locum. Head of the Inspectorate Office at the HPCSA, Eric Mphaphuli says such illegal acts pose a medical danger to patients...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says they have noticed an increase of unregistered medical practitioners across the country. In the latest incident, the HPCSA conducted an inspection at Mpumalanga province where a Congolese national, has been practicing as a locum or stand in for Dr Kaleu Sambayi without being properly registered with Council since August 2023. The accused was arrested and held at the Kwaggafontein SAPS for violating Section 17(1) of the Health Professions Act while Dr Sambayi has been reported to the Medical and Dental Professions Board for hiring an unregistered locum. Head of the Inspectorate Office at the HPCSA, Eric Mphaphuli says such illegal acts pose a medical danger to patients...

#PODCAST South African parents share their views on child vaccinations, with many still sceptical...

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