A man who wears many hats – and safe sex advocate is one
Phumlani Kango is a proudly gay man, PrEP activist, writer, and traditional healer.
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Children and the internet: helping kids navigate this modern minefield
The internet and social media are not all bad for children. Some online spaces may even help young people to manage their mental health.
Read More »Children and the internet: helping kids navigate this modern minefieldAir pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time
The health risks of poor air quality are known. But it’s always been costly to set up monitoring stations to measure it regularly.
Read More »Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real timeCondoms are still the only protection against STIs like syphilis
This article, written by Lillian Roberts, is part of an African Alliance series celebrating 25 years of the inner condom in South Africa and the people who helped to establish the world’s biggest state-funded inner condom project. Dr Mags Beksinska,…
Navigating Infertility: Alucia Mabunda’s Journey of Resilience and Faith in ‘The Quest for a Child’
The narrative delves into the emotional, physical, and financial challenges she and her husband faced while trying to conceive. Despite their dedication, the strain of fertility treatments, geographical separation, and societal pressures took a significant toll on their lives.
Read More »Navigating Infertility: Alucia Mabunda’s Journey of Resilience and Faith in ‘The Quest for a Child’Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risks
The chemicals in the nail adhesives can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Nail glue burns are also widely reported.
Read More »Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risksYvette Raphael, the HIV prevention advocate calling for the full package
Yvette Raphael believes everyone should have access to the full package of protection against STIs, and unwanted pregnancy.
Read More »Yvette Raphael, the HIV prevention advocate calling for the full packageFemale condoms: a game changer for women’s sexual health
Dianne Massawe takes us through why the inner condom is important for sex workers, people in long term relationships or marriages, and anyone who wants to have control over their sexual destiny.
Read More »Female condoms: a game changer for women’s sexual health Personal stories: Five year wait for cancer radiation treatment
Behind the protests against the long waiting times for cancer treatment in Gauteng, are patients whose lives are at a standstill.
Read More »Personal stories: Five year wait for cancer radiation treatment Getting homoeopathic regulations right could help South Africa deliver better healthcare
Proposed restrictions in the Department of Health’s draft scope of practice could limit homeopaths' access to essential medicines and therapies.
Read More »Getting homoeopathic regulations right could help South Africa deliver better healthcare South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression
The age range of 10- to 14-year-olds has been neglected. This age group is important because half of all mental health problems develop before the age of 14.
Read More »South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depressionStories from the ground: North West nurse disheartened by persistent medicine shortages
I am a professional nurse at Jericho clinic in the North West. I have been working at this clinic since April 2021 after leaving Unit 9 clinic in Ngaka Modiri, also in the North West. I left Unit 9 in…
South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track
South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. Indicators confirm that there are system-wide failures.
Read More »South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right trackTechnology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles
Testing at the point of care – where the patient is being treated – saves time that would have been spent waiting for results to come back from a laboratory.
Read More »Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstaclesRomantic breakups can spark severe trauma in young people – new study
Mental healthcare providers and student counselling services should recognise the possible intensity of breakups and consider screening for post-traumatic stress symptoms following a breakup.
Read More »Romantic breakups can spark severe trauma in young people – new study