We describe a case of HIV/tuberculosis (TB) co-infection from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, characterised by drug resistance in both pathogens. The development of drug resistance was linked temporally to two periods of incarceration. This highlights the urgent need for improved integration of HIV/TB control strategies within prison health systems and within the broader public health framework.

INTRODUCTION Poor healthcare access is a major barrier to receiving antenatal care and a cause of high maternal mortality in South Africa (SA). 'Point-of-care' (POC) diagnostics is a powerful emerging healthcare approach to improve healthcare access. This study focuses on evaluating the accessibility and utility of POC diagnostics for maternal health in rural SA primary healthcare (PHC) clinics...

BACKGROUND In South Africa, the severity of the HIV/AIDS epidemic varies according to geographical location; hence, localized monitoring of the epidemic would enable more effective prevention strategies. Our objectives were to assess the core areas of HIV infection in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, using epidemiological data among sexually active women from localized communities. METHODS A tota...

OBJECTIVE We aimed to study the outcomes of severe snakebites in patients admitted to Ngwelezana Hospital in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, the seasonal variations, and the effectiveness and complications of antivenom. DESIGN A prospective observational outcomes study was conducted over one year (1 June 2007 to 31 May 2008). The study group was from the north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal region of Sou...

Background: In the first quarter of 2021, official unemployment rate in South Africa was 32.6%. Among young persons between ages 15 and 34, figure 46.3%. One two people labour market are unemployed, Entrepreneurship is widely recognised as an effective mechanism to address tripartite challenges unemployment, inequality, poverty.Aim: The study’s aim look into factors that influence matric commer...

Each year in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, a ceremony is held by the Zulu people honour of “first fruits”. A certain part what known as Ukweshwama involves ritual killing bull young warriors with their bare hands. The opposed animal rights campaigners, who believe it cruel to which sacrificed. highly polarized debate has arisen between those any form cruelty animals on one hand, and seeking defe...

The attainment of objectives within the school system is contingent upon presence a favourable environment (Ajani, 2022). escalation violence in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, which has resulted disruption academic activities, raised concerns among education stakeholders regarding crises schools. Numerous instances violent incidents resulting fatalities and damage to both human life property hav...