Opinion: Facing the ‘White Plague’ in a white coat
As a medical student, Dr Dalene von Delft contracted multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The experience has propelled her into advocacy, she writes why.
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DR-TB a ‘public health emergency’ – activists
Civil society groups have called for government to declare drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) a public health emergency, as the DR-TB response remains underfunded.
Opinion: TB behind bars
Despite court-mandated moves by government to stem the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, a recent Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) investigation has found just eight doctors serve the Department of Correctional Services, according to this piece written by TAC researcher Lieve Vanleeuw.
Guidelines: Management of Tuberculosis in Children
Released by the Department of Health, this 58-page booklet outlines care and treatment for children with tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa.
SA second in world to adopt new TB prevention guidance
The Department of Health is expected to launch new tuberculosis (TB) guidelines at the South African TB Conference, which begins today in Durban.
Guidelines: National Tuberculosis Management Guidelines
The South African Department of Health has released its latest guidelines for the management of tuberculosis (TB) in adults.
GeneXpert’s benefits still not reaching patients
The Department of Health’s multi-million rand investment in an automated, rapid TB test is being short-changed by slow health systems, said researchers this week.
Report: An Activist’s Guide to Tuberculosis Drugs
Developed by the independent AIDS research and policy US-based think tank, the Treatment Action Group (TAG), the 32-page guide outlines tuberculosis (TB) drugs currently in use around the world.
Doctors need not panic over ‘certificates of need’
Doctors do not need to panic about being forced to work in places where they do not want to, according to the Department of Health.
My friend died even though he knew about HIV
After the passing of a friend, OurHealth Tshwane citizen journalist Tshilidzi Tuwani writes about how the battle to accept our HIV statuses may go on longer than many think.
BLOG: Rural respite: Coming home
Our rural community service doctor rounds out week one of her "banting challenge" as she heads to Johannesburg for some rest and relaxation.
Randburg cancer survivor sets his sights on gold
Shaun Harris is South Africa’s fourth fastest 50m freestyle swimmer and has set his sights on gold at the 2016 Olympics just two years after beating cancer.
Raise tobacco tax to save lives
As the globe marks World No-Tobacco Day today, experts say it is time for South Africa to hike up tobacco taxes to save lives.
Report: Summary of Netcare v KPMG litigation
Section27 has summarized the first three days of litigation in case brought against auditing company KPMG in regards to its possible involvement in South Africa's Competition Commission's market inquiry into private health care.
The fat life, island style
Pacific islands famous for white sands and turquoise seas are also home to some of the fattest people in the world, according to global research released today by The Lancet medical journal.