More young people are living with hypertension: I am one of them
Conventional wisdom tells us that high blood pressure is associated with lifetime like eating highly processed food and physical inactivity. But it’s more complex than that.
Faith Mutizira
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Low condom use fuels STIs in South Africa
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…
Major Public Concern Over Safety of Menstrual Products Sold in South Africa
Menstrual products have been at the centre of online conversations this past week, after a study by researchers from the University of the Free State (UFS) found chemicals in 16 brands of pads and eight types of pantyliners sold locally.…
Historic Africa-led HIV vaccine trial begins in Cape Town
South Africa has moved a step closer to an HIV vaccine with the launch of the BRILLIANT 011 clinical trial at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) site at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The first participant has already…
New report highlights urgent need to address HIV stigma and discrimination
Stigma in the healthcare setting continues to be an issue, with people being advised not to have sex because of their HIV status.
Many rape survivors won’t see justice due to gaps in the system
Rape survivors are often subjected to hostile cross-examinations and long delays that make seeking justice feel like punishment.
GBVF Declared A National Disaster Ahead of G20 Women’s Shutdown
This breakthrough follows an 18-month campaign led by Women for Change.
Nearly half of South Africans experience Intimate partner violence – study
Globally 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. Researchers believe that intimate partner violence may have its roots in childhood.
From reporting rape to receiving care: What you need to know
You don't have to go to the police station first. You can go to any health facility to get medical care and any police station to report and lay a charge.
An outbreak of typhoid fever has been reported in Hammanskraal
[WATCH] An outbreak of #typhoidfever has been reported in Hammanskraal – a disease spread through contaminated food and water. Officials say it’s not linked to the area’s water supply, but many residents remain concerned about water quality and access. We…
Surf Therapy Offers Hope for SA Youth Facing Violence and Trauma
Nine out of 10 young people exposed to violence and trauma have little to no access to mental health care.
Lenacapavir could be added to HIV prevention toolkit by 2026
Studies done in various countries, including South Africa, have shown that lenacapavir is highly effective for HIV prevention.