What is measles and why is it in the news? Measles cases are rising in South Africa, with 2,476 laboratory-confirmed infections recorded between late December 2025 and June this year.. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads easily,…
PCOS causes metabolic dysfunction, and metabolic dysfunction can lead to cardiac issues, cardiac failure and eventual death. Â
The health department says there’s no need for the public to panic over Hantavirus. Â
For the first time, South Africa has a near-real-time, nationwide view of diabetes control, with laboratory data refreshed within 48 hours.
Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes don’t occur in Gauteng, thus people infected with malaria cannot pass the disease on to others.
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the arteries in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from the deep veins of the legs.
R64.8bn health budget targets HIV, staffing and health facility upgrades.
The Health Ombudsman Professor says his office will collaborate with the NHI Complaints Management unit to avoid duplication.
What’s the leading cause of death in South Africa? That depends on who you ask. According to health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, HIV/AIDS is the biggest killer in our country.  But the most recent mortality and causes of death report…
The Board of Healthcare Funders, which represents numerous medical aid schemes, argues the NHI Act is unconstitutional.
SAHPRA has recalled some batches Benylin paediatric syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol.
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