#WhatItsLike: Top forensic pathologist on his career at the autopsy table

Posted in: Healthcare system, Healthcare Workers, Latest

Attending the Forensic DNA Symposium recently held in Cape Town where the vital role of DNA analysis in criminal investigations was highlighted, Sue Segar caught up with Professor Ryan Blumenthal, a senior specialist forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria. Blumenthal was one of the speakers. He told her more about bearing first-hand witness to death and its causes at the autopsy table and what this can tell us about the society we live in.

#WhatItsLike: Top forensic pathologist on his career at the autopsy table

Poor vaccine coverage risks measles outbreak, experts say

Posted in: Child health, COVID-19, Healthcare system, Latest

A recently published survey found that only 76.8% of children surveyed have received all their required childhood vaccines. Elri Voigt unpacks the survey findings and asks whether a recent measles outbreak in Gauteng may be a harbinger of worse outbreaks to come.

Poor vaccine coverage risks measles outbreak, experts say

COVID-19: What tests are available in SA and which ones to use?

Posted in: COVID-19, Healthcare system, Latest

The different types of COVID-19 tests are far from equal. Picking a test is generally a matter of speed versus accuracy and, most importantly, why you need a test and when. What are the limitations of these tests? Is there any quality control? What are the chances of false positives and false negatives? Elsabé Brits surveys the landscape of tests available in South Africa and asks which type is most appropriate in what situation.

COVID-19: What tests are available in SA and which ones to use?

COVID-19: How the dead are treated in the Free State

Posted in: Free State, Latest, Provinces

John Hlangeni was the first person known to have died of COVID-19 in the Free State. Refilwe Mekoa spoke to his family and found out more about how the dead are treated in Mangaung.