31 October 2013

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Huge family planning drive to cut teen pregnancies

Health, Health Systems, Women's Health

The Health Department is poised to launch a massive family planning campaign aimed particularly at preventing teen pregnancies, according to Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi.

kerrycullinan
October 31, 2013

MPs suggest Eastern Cape Health MEC step down

Health, Health Systems

Members of Parliament yesterday questioned whether Eastern Cape leadership was up to the task of addressing health service challenges identified by a national task team.

kerrycullinan
October 31, 2013

New TB technology may be ready for clinics

Health

New research has shown that rapid GeneXpert tuberculosis (TB) test improves access to TB diagnosis and treatment, and may be ready for South African clinics.

laurawatermeyer
October 31, 2013

Cape Town XDR-TB patient leads international campaign

Health

A Cape Town survivor of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis has taken her campaign for better access to testing and treatment from her hometown of Khayelitsha to Paris and beyond.