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On-site residence facility to keep medical students safe

The newly renovated residence facility solves numerous challenges faced in the health care sector in northern Gauteng.

People, policy and politics: Soweto residents weigh in on the NHI

As it stands, the National Health Insurance is both contentious and revered. In Gauteng, both citizens and government workers attempt to sort fact from fiction.

Waste pickers at tremendous health risk

Although banned by some municipalities, collecting waste from local landfills is huge business, but it can be detrimental to the waste picker’s health.

Second wave of hormone shortage a crisis in SA transgender community

Health issues faced by the South African transgender community often go unnoticed, like the current scarcity of a necessary hormone that many need to survive, the community says.

What can be done to reduce gender-based violence?

Limpopo-based non-profit organisations (NPOs) share solutions to lessen the alarming statistics in Vhembe.

#LifeEsidimeni: How long is the road to justice?

It’s been two years since the beginning of the historic arbitration. We take you on the journey of seeking justice for the deaths of 144 mental health patients.
Medication shortages at Gauteng facilities

Less than half of HIV-positive teenagers are accessing treatment

The conventional way of accessing HIV treatment in South Africa is a hurdle for young people living with the virus, according to a new study.

Using words, dance, or music to overcome depression

Speaking to a therapist isn’t the only way to deal with depression and anxiety. South Africans are connecting to their creative side to channel their healing.

From Tzaneen to Tanzania: one man’s mission to be a present father

Fitness trainer, Nyiko Masango, is cycling from Tzaneen to Tanzania to raise awareness about absentee fathers.

Woman survives alleged human trafficking scam

Rising unemployment breeds desperation which in turn leads to people to be duped into opportunities that seem too good to be true.

Ramaphosa launches anti-corruption forum ‘to protect the NHI Fund’

Ramaphosa is hopeful that cleaning up the healthcare system in efforts to protect the NHI Fund will ensure that South Africa reaches universal health coverage.
The more than 300 bikes recently distributed to the province's community health workers are the first of many, say the North West Department of Health

PHASA 2019 Reflections: The right to health after 25 years of democracy

South Africa needs more collaboration and communicating across different groups interested in a just and equitable health system, writes Manya van Ryneveld.

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