Dr Sindi van Zyl is in the house! Learn about all sorts of medical stuff and ask the doctor about anything - nothing is too awkward for Dr Sindi to answer. All topics are tackled and discussed with various experts.
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English South AfricaHealth & FitnessAuthored by Dr Sindi van Zyl
Well known activist Yvette Raphael has been living with HIV for 15 years and has a fascinating story to tell. She is a fearless straight talker and she joins Dr Sindi.
Dr Sindi puts the focus on cancers that affect women. Lucy Balona from CANSA joins her, they place a specific emphasis on cervical cancer. They also chat with Genevieve Williams who is a cancer survivor, she opens up about her experiences.
There are approximately 4 300 South African adults and children awaiting a life saving organ and cornea transplant. The Organ Donor Foundation joins Dr Sindi to look at Organ Donation. Can HIV-positive people donate organs? How many lives can be saved?
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples and is still a taboo subject in most cultures. The Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa joins Dr Sindi to ensure sufferers know the truth, the treatments and that they are not alone.
Dr Sindi is joined by Dr Mahlane Phalane, Secretary General for the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU). Together they discuss a wide range of topics pertaining to the current state of affairs in our public health sector.
Dr Sindi chats to Khanya Pambo and Ruby Chikwiri about their involvement in the Pad Drive. The Pad Drive donates sanitary towels to under-resourced schools in an effort to keep girls in school. Then obstetrician Dr Langanani Mbodi discusses menstruation and menstrual problems women face such as Endometriosis.
Nina Morris joins Dr Sindi to discuss “We The Brave SA”, an initiative funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, she also chats to Glenn de Swardt from Anova Health Institute about engaging with men having sex with men (MSM) through media.
It’s all about the kids. Dr Sindi is joined by Pretoria paediatrician Dr Sibusiso Kuzwayo. Dr Kuzwayo knows and loves children, has a fantastic sense of humour and answers all questions related to children.
Dr Sindi chats to cancer survivor and creator of 'Cancer Dojo', Conn Bertish. 'Cancer Dojo' is a digital platform and mobile app, that will help empower people affected by cancer and increase their survival rate, by enabling them to play a role in their recovery and engage in a new…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a long, painful and lonely road to travel. Dr Sindi puts the spotlight on MS and chats to people affected by MS. We discover the signs and symptoms as well as possible cures and…
Doctors Without Borders Medecins Sans Frontieres join us, why you ask? Well, it's time to get an update on Ebola, this is an issue that has gone very quiet of late, let's not forget! We also get a report on the aftermath of xenophobia and other humanitarian issues.
We explore Non-Communicable Diseases and other public health issues with Public Health Registrar Dr Lehlohonolo Majake. Dr Majake specialises in Public Health and is a member of the South African Medical Association.
Dr Michelle Moorhouse stands in for Dr Sindi who is away. Together with staff from the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute's Sex Worker Project, Dr Michelle discusses the world of sex work and the individuals most affected.
Lawyer, bioethisist and breast cancer survivor, Kwanele Asante-Shongwe joins us to discuss Right to Die, cancer, chemo and the realities of terminal illnesses.
Bipolar disorder is difficult to understand and even more difficult to properly diagnose. Patients and loved ones are often left confused and bewildered when dealing with this debilitating mental disorder. Dr Sindi chats with Antoinette McMaster who has “been there and got the T-shirt” so to speak.
It's all about sex and sexual health as Dr Sindi is joined by Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng. She tells us about the do's and don'ts, the taboo topics and all the incredible and wonderful facts about the birds and the bees.
Amanda Jane Wilde from Umsinsi Health Care talks about skin care and the revolutionary products her company produces, as well as her fascinating business model.
1 Apr 2015 7AM
48 min
20 – 40
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