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Justice for generations to come

Eight brave survivors of a dead paedophile have opened the doors to all sex offenders being charged – even when their crimes were committed over 20 years ago. HEALTH-E’s Ufrieda Ho reports.

HIV activists warn of “unravelling” AIDS response

The country’s most influential AIDS advocacy organisations have announced they may withdraw from SANAC, following allegations of corruption.

National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB & STIs

The long awaited National Strategic Plan (NSP) on HIV, TB and STIs has finally been unveiled by the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), a body responsible for building consensus across government, civil society and all other stakeholders to drive an enhanced country response to HIV, TB and STIs.

Dry facilities an indictment on our democracy

After 23 years of ‘freedom’, some health facilities are operating without the water as provincial authorities blame municipalities and municipalities drag their feet.

The hell suffered by patients at Holy Cross Hospital

Sick patients have been forced to leave their beds at the Holy Cross Hospital and head outside to a nearby stream to fetch their own water because taps in the government health facility ran dry.

Roadmap for HIV, TB and STIs has arrived

The South African National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs 2017 – 2022 (NSP) will guide South Africa’s fight against these diseases.

Drug-resistant TB: The edge of death

Health care workers in South Africa are more likely to get TB than ordinary citizens. As we mark TB awareness month, dietitian INGRID OXLEY recounts how drug-resistant TB nearly cost her life.

Educational inclusion for children with Down Syndrome

Tuesday was Human Rights Day in South Africa, but it was also World Down Syndrome Day, a day to celebrate the individuals and families fighting for inclusion of their children and loved ones.

Limpopo medical practitioners fight to be paid

While more than 10 Limpopo doctors have not been paid their salaries and another 30 received only part of their earnings at the end of January, the Limpopo Department of Health has promised that the problem is being addressed and that everyone will receive their full salaries writes Mogale Mojela.

WHO backs SA’s sugary drinks tax

The World Health Organization has announced strong support for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s announcement that sugary beverages were to be taxed.

NCD burden is killing health system

Our cities have become hives of gluttony, as South Africans embrace junk diets. The health impact is profound and preaching prevention is almost impossible in the face of massive marketing campaigns.

Taxi drivers fueled by caffeine and sugar

December means long hours for taxi drivers as they ferry passengers around the country – and sugar and caffeine keep many drivers on the road.

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