South Africa continues to grapple with TB deaths
South Africa is recording higher TB deaths among HIV-negative people.
Faith Mutizira
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HPV vaccine: Who should get it and why it matters
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.
Surviving pulmonary embolism at 21: A young woman shares her journey
After emergency care, a heart attack, and a major open-chest surgery in Cape Town, Simamkele is now on a steady path to recovery, returning to her tourism studies.
Here’s what you should know about pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the arteries in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from the deep veins of the legs.
The cost of beauty: Salon stylists and clients face hidden health risks
Exposure to various irritants contributes to contact dermatitis, which impacts both the beauty professional and the client.
Maternal Neglect in Healthcare facilities
Obstetric violence is a form of gender-based violence and it happens in our public clinics and hospitals, while women are seeking care. We’ve reported on maternal neglect in hospitals over and over. From Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal, the stories echo each…
Beyond the basket: Drivers of obesity in South Africa
On paper, it might seem simple. Eat less unhealthy food, exercise more, and you’ll avoid obesity. But for many South Africans, the reality is far more complicated. According to the World Obesity Observatory, more than 32% of adults in South…
Young people tell us what draws them to vaping
A recent study which included 25,000 learners across 52 high schools in South Africa found that one in six learners are vaping.
‘All my progress will go down the drain’: Transgender South Africans hit hard by US funding cuts
Nneka Mahote, 32, is excited about her evolving body. Her breasts, now a C-cup bra size, have grown fuller and her skin feels softer. Her hips, too, are beginning to take shape. Over the past four years, she has been…
[Watch] Intimate Partner Violence: A Cycle Rooted in Childhood
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of gender-based violence, affecting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men globally. Research suggests that childhood experiences of violence may play a significant role in its development. A South…
[Watch] Poor Communities Bear the Brunt of South Africa’s Water Crisis
Frequent water cuts are a harsh reality for many poor communities in South Africa, like Klipfontein View in Midrand, where residents recently endured three months without running water. For families relying on water trucks, the supply is often unreliable and…
Research highlights the tragic link between droughts and violence
Climate shocks like severe droughts worsen poverty, food insecurity and water scarcity, which in turn fuel violence.