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Orange Farm taxi rank clinic brings health services closer to where men are
Lerato Kodisang
The clinic was established following discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg following concerns of HIV and TB among taxi drivers.
Families desperate for help as rehab services remain out of reach
Moyahabo Mabeba
Despite the rehab centre being among the cheapest in the area, the family is struggling to keep up with the costs.
Different clinics, different readiness. Inside the first week of Gauteng’s lenacapavir rollout
Lerato Kodisang
Of the 360 designated sites, 133 are in Gauteng.
My experience getting the new HIV prevention jab, lenacapavir
Keletso Mkhwanazi
While there are key populations who are at a higher risk of acquiring HIV, experts say they are not the only targets, and anyone is eligible to receive LEN.
Raw sewage in Limpopo village raises fears of disease and water contamination
Judas Sekwela
The sewage has polluted the Senwamokgope River, leaving residents without a reliable water source.
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