Faith Mutizira

Digital Content Creator| Social Media| Journalism

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Got to share my story about living with #hypertension in my mid-late twenties.

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[WATCH] More young people are being diagnosed with hypertension.

According to cardiovascular disease researcher Professor @LeboGafaneM_PhD from @NWU_HART, it’s not just lifestyle choices that are contributing to the rise but also stress, income, and environment.

Read more here: https://t.co/gy3j4CgX7F via @Faithmutizira #Hypertension #HealthNews

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[WATCH] Last week, the conversation around menstrual products shifted.

A study by researchers from @UFSweb found that 16 pad brands and 8 pantyliners sold in SA contain chemicals that, over time, may increase the risk of health problems like fertility issues and certain cancers.

Researchers say the concern is repeated use over decades. @TheNCC_RSA is investigating nine suppliers.

'Minister of Menstruation’ and gender equity advocate @Candice_Chirwa says distribution programmes that many learners rely on cannot simply be paused. "Safety must become the baseline".

Find out more here: https://t.co/OFxPeeWNIz via @Faithmutizira #sanitarypads #healthnews

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[WATCH] Many adolescents in South Africa are exposed to shootings, stabbings and other forms of violence in their communities.

Most of them won't get the vital mental health support they need, leaving them vulnerable to the negative impacts of trauma and adversity.

But one organisation is stepping in to change this. @WavesforChange are using Surf Therapy to provide mental wellness support to adolescents growing up in high-stress environments in the Eastern and Western Cape.

Watch to learn more. Full video here: https://t.co/44dfqm3xmw via @Faithmutizira #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #healthnews

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Cervical cancer takes almost 5 870 lives in SA every year, but it’s mostly preventable. The HPV vaccine, which protects against the virus that causes most cases, is free for Grade 5 girls through the government’s school-based programme.

In addition to adolescent girls, women up to the age of 26 but also men who have sex with men and men with compromised immune systems (including HIV), up to the age of 26, can all benefit from this vaccine.

.@BonoloDr, a Senior Clinical Virologist and Lecturer at @UPTuks’ Faculty of Health Sciences, explains more here: https://t.co/Symop1dLho via @Faithmutizira

#HPV #CervicalCancer #HealthNews

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Read my latest article on pulmonary embolism!

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At 21, most people are dreaming of studying, careers or travelling some day. But for Simamkele, 21 came with a drastic change.

Diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, she had to face major heart surgery and months of treatment. Before this she had never heard of the condition.

We spoke to Dr Raisa Bhikoo, a pulmonologist and specialist physician practising at Netcare N1 City Hospital in Cape Town, who explains what pulmonary embolism is.

Find out more here: https://t.co/wzEbeAbhxj via @Faithmutizira #pulmonaryembolism #easterncape #healthnews

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[WATCH] Snake catchers were called to KwaNgcolosi clinic not by health authorities, but by staff. The roof has holes.

The building is unsafe. Yet healthcare workers still go in to collect files, and patients queue outside under trees.

Find out more here: https://t.co/5VdJxjXWPE #healthnews

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[WATCH] In the world of hair and nails, beauty is front and centre. But the hidden risks often stay out of sight.💅🏾

From relaxers and acrylic powders to strong sprays and removers, the same products that bring style and confidence can slowly harm the people who use them daily.

Munyadziwa Muvhali, a scientist from the @nioh_sa explains why the risks in salons deserve more attention.

Tag your hairdressers and nail techs, let's talk about it.
https://t.co/BVZeBIRYmj #HealthNews

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[WATCH] In Nyakallong, families are living toxic water from a mine dam seeping under their carpets. Residents fear for their health and safety.

Government says they’ll be moved this year. But for now, they’re still waiting. Find out more here: https://t.co/TChpdTY9DZ #healthnews #freestate #toxicwater

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A Master's student’s dream is put on pause after thieves steal the laptop and solar panel that helped him study.

An elderly worries daily about keeping her chronic medication safe without a fridge. Families cook on wood fires, knowing the next day they’ll have to do it all again because there’s no way to store leftovers. At night, the village falls into total darkness, where crime thrives and ambulances refuse to enter.

This is Muungamunwe Village in Limpopo, where 800 households have never had electricity.

Read more here: https://t.co/tVfbzNosei #limpopo #healthnews

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After a 14‑hour drive from Mthatha to Cape Town with a one‑month‑old baby, EMS workers Bonginkosi Mvinjwa and Simon Tsala say they were left stranded.😢

They waited hours at a petrol station, only to be told their accommodation booking hadn’t been done. 🛏️That night, they slept in their patient transport vehicle. 🚑

The Eastern Cape Dept of Health claims they said they had relatives in Cape Town. Mvinjwa calls this “a blatant lie.”

He says this isn’t the first time EMS staff have been failed. A senior official now admits to an “administrative oversight.”

Find out more here: https://t.co/wFoTxGhSEl via @GililiChris.
#healthnews #EMS #Ambulances

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A 14‑hour drive. A baby’s life saved. And two EMS workers with nowhere to sleep.

After delivering their tiny patient to Red Cross Hospital, Bonginkosi Mvinjwa and Simon Tsala ended up spending the night in their vehicle at a petrol station and bathing the next morning in a stranger’s shack in Khayelitsha.

The Department says they had relatives to stay with. They say otherwise. For EMS workers in Mthatha, nights like this have become far too common.

Find out more here https://t.co/wFoTxGhSEl via @GililiChris.

#healthnews #EMS #Ambulance

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In Tsakane, survival looks like coal dust mixed with sand and water. Nearly 500 families live without electricity, keeping warm with fires that leave their children struggling to breathe. The warmth is temporary, the health risks are lasting. Find out more here https://t.co/7mSNRykSq0 #healthnews

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Three years after the 2022 KZN floods, 68-year-old Noxolo Mthembu is still living in a shack in Inchanga, near Durban, with 12 family members, 9 of them children. Two have no birth certificates.

After losing their documentation, they can’t get grants or healthcare, and some have never been vaccinated. In response to Health-e News’ queries this week, the Department of Social Development visited the family. Promises have been made, including care placement for two abandoned children and housing talks.

Find out more here: https://t.co/PAPemB5HKC via @MkhungoPhumzile #healthnews #KZN #KZNFloods

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Using public healthcare is not only about the waiting times. So many other factors contribute to people's healthcare experiences. Stay tuned for our collection of vlogs! #HealthNews

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3 hours vs. 30 minutes. That’s the difference between waiting at a public clinic and seeing a private GP in SA—on paper. But in reality, it’s not just about time. How far you live from a healthcare facility, the cost of transport, and whether you can even afford care all play a role. Here's our social media manager @Faithmutizira's healthcare experience. #HealthNews

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Share your #lockdown memories! 👇

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Five years since COVID-19! From lockdown to pineapple beer, family meetings, and vaccine debates—South Africans found ways to push through. Do you still have a mask lying around somewhere? Share your memories with us. Let’s reminisce. #FiveYearsSinceCovid #Covid19 #SouthAfrica

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Read my latest article below 👇🏾

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Research presented at the @TheSVRI forum earlier this year, shows that droughts are putting young people at greater risk of violence. During droughts, food and water shortages cause economic stress, leading to increased violence, especially against girls.

In drought-stricken areas, girls are 30% more likely to face sexual violence compared to boys. Rural youth are particularly vulnerable. This highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation and violence prevention efforts.

Read more about this connection here: https://t.co/5wzs5Uqc76

#climatechange #droughts #genderbasedviolence #healthnews

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9-year-old Kuhlekonke Phenyane from Vryheid, KZN, faces Lamellar Ichthyosis, a rare skin disorder causing painful scaling. Her mother, Hlengiwe, hopes for a day when Kuhlekonke can attend school and play without bullying or isolation. https://t.co/uceQfGlgKL #RareDiseases

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Can a hospital turn a patient away for not being on hypertension medication? Our community journalist spoke to a family who says their grandfather was denied care at both Impungwe and Witbank hospitals after collapsing. He now has a severe wound infection. https://t.co/RKvv0cmYN6

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The EC Dept of Health spent R500,000 for the CEO of Zithulele Hospital to live at hotels. Staff say the money should have rather gone to essentials, as patients have to bring their own blankets, aren't fed nutritious meals & often can't bathe. https://t.co/jMLuB928Oj #healthcare

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The BELA Act is a huge win for education. It means more children will access essential education and the National School Nutrition Programme from a younger age. Read more about the wide-ranging benefits of starting school at an earlier age: https://t.co/UM5GGdwlbI #HealthNews