New scandal hits alternative health council
The complementary health field is worth billions of rands, yet the council that is supposed to regulate the field seems unable to rise above controversy.
Kerry Cullinan
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Judge challenges HIV counselling
HIV tests should be routine in health institutions that offer AIDS treatment, says Judge Edwin Cameron.
Partnerships are crucial if health crisis is to be addressed
The World Health Day theme, 'working together for health', comes at a time when the South African health sector faces painful divisions.
Men prefer guns to kill partners
Guns are the weapon of choice for South African men who kill their partners, yet authorities seldom remove firearms from men who have a history of domestic violence.
TB crisis plan targets four districts
Minister admits that the country is failing to deal with TB.
Health officials promote untested uBhejane
Desperate AIDS patients buy expensive concoction, but researchers say there is no proof that it works
Registrar resigns after nepotism report
Allied Health Registrar and half-sister quit after 'continuous allegations of nepotism'
Big spender Ekurhuleni fails to deliver
The District Health Barometer paints a fascinating picture of how the country's 53 health districts are faring to keep their residents healthy.
Natural healers’ council ‘operates like buddies’ club’
But Allied Health Professions Council denies allegations of corruption and nepotism
‘Mild’ cigarettes deliberately made to fool machine tests
New evidence has emerged of the tobacco industry manipulating smokers switching to mild brands, as countries meet in Geneva to discuss tobacco controls
Zim drop in HIV caused by behaviour change
Changes in sexual behaviour seem to be behind the dramatic drop in HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe, according to researchers
Aspen’s generics ensure affordable AIDS treatment
A massive reduction in the price of antiretroviral drugs now makes it possible for South Africa to turn HIV/AIDS from a killer into a chronic, manageable disease.