Children blame defaulting for mother’s death
Thabang Malekutu, 18, is raising three younger siblings following his mother’s recent death due to AIDS-related illnesses after she defaulted on treatment.
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Tshwane organisations to march against nyaope
About 40 Tshwane NGOs have vowed to march against the drug use plaguing their communities and to send a clear message to drug dealers that their presence is not welcomed.
Opinion: Health fact and fiction
Recently one doctor labelled sports scientist Tim Noakes’ low carbohydrate “banting” diet as “criminal,” leaving many asking whether they stick to the popular diet. Health-e News’ Wilma Stassen says that when in doubt, look to the science.
Report: Summary of Competition Commission submissions
Public interest organisation Section27 has summarised inputs from the Department of Health, medical schemes, civil society and others on documents set to form the base of the Competition Commission market inquiry into the private health care sector.
Soshanguve entrepreneur reaches out to nyaope addicts
When litter in his neighbourhood reached ridiculous proportions, Abraham Maboya decided to start a recycling project – and employ people that most community members had all but written off.
Opinion: It’s time we caught up to HIV science
The country’s first openly HIV-positive Mr Gay South Africa finalist Charles Jacobs asks, HIV science has changed but have we? The latest court case against the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) may be a sign that we haven’t.
AIDS conference returns to Durban in 2016
The International AIDS Society announced in Melbourne last week that the biennial AIDS conference will return to Durban in 2016. But this time, the circumstances in the country are significantly different than 2000. Last year, only around 7 600 babies were infected with HIV by their mothers, in comparison to 56 000 babies in 2003.
Learners endure years of blocked toilets
Thengwe Secondary School boarders say they have endured years of overflowing toilets that send dirty water into hallways and rooms.
Draft Regulations: Dispensing fee for pharmacists
The public has until 15 September to submit comments on this draft legislation regarding pharmacist dispensing fees released by the South African government.
Awards recognise leaders among men who have sex with men
Mpumalanga’s Gert Sibande District recently recognised 24 leaders from the local community of men who have sex with men (MSM) for making a difference in their communities and fighting homophobia.
Controversial policy to regulate doctors on hold
The Department of Health has decided to shelve plans to regulate where doctors could practice – at least temporarily.
Reading, writing & trauma in the labour ward
Our doctor-turned-blogger continues her rural awakening as she is confronted by illiteracy and mother-to-child HIV transmission on a long night shift in the wards.
No need to panic about Ebola, says Minister
As deadly Ebola sweeps through West Africa, SA's Health Minister says the county's surveillance system is primed to detect any cases
Botched circumcision fears prompt men to opt for clinics
In Soshanguve, reports of deaths and botched traditional circumcisions are leading some boys to opt for medical male circumcisions instead.
Sex workers demand representation on district AIDS council
Sex workers are asking for representation on the Northern Cape’s John Taolo Gaetsewe District AIDS Council as sex work soars in local mining community.