Dr Mkhize to deliver Health Department Budget Vote
Condom-campaign
Cheka Impilo Campaign
Healthy-Lifestyle Campaign
Invitation to become an Antibiotic Guardian!!!
National Health Insurance Bill, 2018

Dr Mkhize to deliver Health Department Budget Vote

Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize is scheduled to deliver Department of Health 2019 Budget vote on Friday 12 July in Cape Town.

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Condom-campaign

As part of Sexual and Reproductive Healthy Lifestyle Month activities in February, the Department of Health will embark on campaign to create awareness about condom use.

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Cheka Impilo Campaign

The Cheka Impilo campaign aims to accelerate screening and testing for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

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Healthy-Lifestyle Campaign

When people are physically and mentally healthy, they produce more; they learn better; they incur less healthcare related costs(to themselves and to government)and communities, families and individuals thrive(Strategic Plan 2013-2017).

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Invitation to become an Antibiotic Guardian!!!

The Antibiotic Guardian campaign aims to protect and conserve antibiotics for future generations in South Africa and improve knowledge about antibiotic resistance.

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National Health Insurance Bill, 2018

NHI is a health financing system that pools funds to provide access to quality health services for all South Africans based on their health needs and irrespective of their socio-economic status.

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Cancer - Prostate

Description

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grows out of control. Prostate cancers are cancer cells from the prostate. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system, which includes the penis, prostate and testicles. It is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum.

Causes

Scientists are still trying to determine the cause of prostate cancer.

Signs & Symptoms

Different people have different symptoms for prostate cancer. Some men do not have any symptoms at all. Some symptoms of prostate cancer are:

difficulty starting urination
weak or interrupted flow of urine
frequent urination, especially at night
difficulty in emptying the bladder completely
pain or burning during urination
blood in the urine or semen
pain in the back, hips or pelvis
painful ejaculation.

Prevention

There is no known way of preventing prostate cancer.

Treatment

Different types of treatment are available for prostate cancer. You and your healthcare practitioner will decide which treatment is right for you. Treatment may include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy and hormone therapy.