Masuku prepares Gauteng’s health system for NHI
The provincial health department is capable of spearheading the implementation of the National Health Insurance, says MEC.
Pontsho Pilane
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#IAS2019: High HIV & STI rates in ECHO analyses
New data from the study highlights the need for South Africa to step up HIV prevention for young women.
Women activists say the TAC’s time is up
A group of South African women activists has publicly condemned the Treatment Action Campaign’s handling of a sexual harassment case where a senior staff member was found guilty.
#IAS2019: WHO gives blockbuster HIV drug the green light
Dolutegravir has been approved as a first-line and second-line treatment for women of childbearing age.
‘TAC protected the man who sexually harassed me’
One of the country’s most influential civil society organisations and its leaders may have flouted justice to protect a close ally, according to the woman who dared to speak up about her sexual harassment.
#SAAIDS2019: ‘Our lives, our dignity is not negotiable’
Corruption and mismanagement are standing in the way of South Africa’s battle against HIV, say activists.
Global ingredient shortage caused ARV stockouts
Patients are left stranded without medication as another drug shortage sweeps the country.
McDonald’s SA book campaign: Not such ‘happy meals’
Is offering a book with a ‘happy meal’ at one of South Africa’s 270 McDonald’s outlets another gimmick aimed at getting kids hooked on unhealthy food? Experts say yes.
Get to know Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku
The new provincial head of health’s first assignment is to improve services for patients and tackle the frustrations of health workers.
Ramaphosa announces Zweli Mkhize as the next health minister
Aaron Motsoaledi leaves the department after ten years, with the last few years marred by some of the biggest failures in public health.
#Elections2019: Who can solve SA’s drug policy problem?
Drugs continue to devastate many lives and the people who use them are caught in a tug-of-war between morality and research. Do the country’s prominent political parties offer policies based on evidence, ideology or simply a lack of understanding?
Broken promises leave women disillusioned ahead of elections
As the country heads to the polls, young women and gender non-conforming people feel failed by the governing party and have little hope in its rivals.