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Communities without access to clean water face a disproportionately high burden of preventable illness.
TB stigma still keeps people from testing and treatment in SA
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As the world marks World TB Day, fear of judgment and poor support remain major barriers to TB care in South Africa.
Hammanskraal store reopens despite ban, continues selling expired food
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When Health-e News visited Frontline Hyper last week, the shelves and fridges still held rotten, stale and expired food.
Low condom use fuels STIs in South Africa
Faith Mutizira
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in South Africa. The exact numbers are hard to come by, but regional data paint a worrying picture. In Cape Town around 4 000 patients per month sought care for STIs in 2025. The Eastern Cape reportedly has the highest rates of
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Parents fear that this behaviour exposes learners to substance abuse and poses serious safety and health hazards.
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