This is not the time to give up, says SA HIV advocates
South African HIV advocates say there is an urgent need for the government to make PrEP available to everyone who needs it
Thabo Molelekwa
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Large scale HIV vaccine study failed, but there’s hope
Scientists and advocacy groups are hopeful that findings from the HVTN 702 study will pave the way for more robust HIV prevention vaccines in the future.
Do you know your rights when asking for the morning-after pill?
For many, walking into a clinic or pharmacy and asking for the emergency contraceptive pill is a daunting task — and judgemental pharmacists or nurses don’t make it easier.
Winning the fight against TB
South Africa is one of the few countries globally to have completely switched to offering shorter regimens for treating tuberculosis (TB). And the results can already be seen.
[Updated] South Africa rolls out new three-in-one HIV pill
A blockbuster new treatment is set to revolutionise the HIV scene and make it easier for people to stay on treatment and reduce the chances of resistance.
Health minister supports the reduction of sugar in sweetened beverages
Currently, the health promotion levy — implemented in April 2018 — is almost half of the World Health Organisation’s recommendation which research has shown could be more effective.
What’s the function of pharmacists in the NHI?
The pharmacy profession plays a critical role in the National Health Insurance (NHI), says the department of health.
Calls for South Africa’s sugary drinks tax to increase intensify
Activists say Treasury and national health department must abide by international health standards for the levy on sugary drinks to be effective in curbing the rise of non-communicable diseases in the country.
Mpilo app: Will using technology improve Gauteng’s healthcare?
Mpilo is a new app to make patients' lives easier by providing a seamless communication system, but some are asking if this is what the provincial depart actually needs.
World Food Day: The struggle to survive on a child support grant
South Africa’s child support grant — introduced in 1998 and currently at R420 a month — intended to improve the wellbeing of young children by reducing malnutrition. Over 20 years later, that is not the case.
MSF’s fight against gender-based violence: Driving change in South Africa
A network of drivers are often the first contact gender-based violence survivors have with people so it’s important they’re trained to communicate with them at their most vulnerable state, says the organisation.
Monatea: The new no-sugar drink
With obesity levels on the rise globally and locally, and the link between it and the high intake of sugar, a newly launched drink is a welcomed reprieve.Â