Manifesto puts politicians on the spot
In the run-up to the election, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) launched a People’s Health Manifesto Friday asking politicians and parties to make their stances known on key health issues..
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Document: People’s Health Manifesto
Ahead of South Africa's election, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has released its "People's Health Manifesto."
Guidelines: Expanded Program on Immunisation Vaccine Guidelines, Manual
Updated in 2010, these guidelines include South Africa's introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines.
Pregnant mom unable to donate kidney to son
One Klerksdorp mum should be celebrating the impending birth of her baby but her excitement is tempered with anxiety as she no longer qualifies as a kidney donor for her son.
Scientists, mystery woman unlock path to new HIV vaccine
Known only by a number – CAP256 – one South Africa woman may hold the key to an HIV vaccine.
Abandoned baby recovers in Kuruman Hospital
HIV, post-natal depression and unemployment are just some of the reasons why mums abandon babies. In Kuruman, Northern Cape, one baby narrowly escaped with her life after being left to die.
Free State university cancer survivor gives back
It was supposed to be a time of celebration but, for Cebile Zulu, passing matric coincided with devastating news.
The e-cigarette: Friend or foe?
Whether it is rising cigarette prices or tightening smoking regulations, more people are turning to electronic cigarettes to kick the habit but the debate about e-cigarettes' safety and efficacy rages.
Newsletter: South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) March 2014
The 16-page newsletter highlights policy moves aimed at addressing HIV among sex workers, the selection of a new Global Fund principle recipient and reflects on the death of soap actress Lesego Motsepe, who was reportedly no longer on HIV treatment at the time of her death.
Old Transkei is international cancer “hot spot”
The Eastern Cape’s former Transkei region has one of the world’s highest rates of oesophageal cancer, sharing the unenviable title of “oesophageal cancer hotspot” with regions in Iran and China.
New Health-e teen pregnancy documentary airs Thursday
Health-e’s latest documentary on teen pregnancy airs this Thursday at 9:30pm on SABC 1 explores the risks and challenges of being a teen mom.
Tshwane health workers protest, demand stipends
Dozens of Tshwane community health care workers recently marched in central Pretoria to demand the Gauteng Department of Health pay stipends that, for some, are almost five months overdue.
Community health workers remain unpaid
Despite promises of payment by the Gauteng Department of Health, some community health workers report that they have not been paid for their work as home-based carers, HIV testing counsellors and peer educators. For some, the delay means they have gone almost five months without pay.
The Eastern Cape cancer mystery
Many Eastern Cape children infected with HIV at birth are developing AIDS-defining cancers as they reach adulthood, but HIV is unlikely to be the only driver of the what haematologists suspect is an inexplicably high concentration of blood cancers in the province.
Report: Rural Health Fact Sheet
The Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) report charts facts, sources and commentary on rural health in South African provinces.