Tobacco display ban helped smokers quit
One in four young people in the United Kingdom who gave up smoking last year said the ban on tobacco product displays in shops helped them to kick the habit, a survey revealed.
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Combating TB in Msukaligwa
Sesifuba TB hospital in the Msukaligwa Municipality is recording successes in the fight against tuberculosis despite some challenges.
UCT researchers contribute to key finding to help fight TB
MEDIA RELEASE: A team at the University of Cape Town has led research to pinpoint the transporter of vitamin B12 in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB).
MSF closes Johannesburg inner-city project
MEDIA RELEASE: Johannesburg, 4 April 2013 ' A good five years after the medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) opened an emergency intervention for Zimbabwean migrants in Johannesburg's inner-city, the project closed at the end of March 2013.
Poor services undermine HIV treatment programme
The state of many public health facilities threatens the expansion of the country's antiretroviral treatment programme, particularly frequent ARV shortages and poor service delivery.
Bill imminent on alcohol ads restrictions
A Bill restricting alcohol advertising is likely to be presented to Cabinet next week, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced last night.
Madiba’s neighbours are worst off
One of South Africa's poorest districts and home to former President Nelson Mandela has scored bottom of the class when it comes to the delivery of health care services.
Violence, alcohol and mental disorders
Violence, alcohol abuse and mental disorders are 'inextricably linked and pose a major public health challenge'.
India court ruling significant for SA
A landmark decision by the Indian Supreme Court to uphold India's Patents Act in the face of the seven-year challenge by pharmaceutical company Novartis has been hailed across the world as a major victory for access to affordable medicines in developing countries.
Many ECape clinics still short on drugs
LUSIKISIKI. - OurHealth spoke to patients and staff at various clinics in the OR Tambo district to hear about people's personal experiences with the health services here.
SA must follow BRICS lead on patents
MEDIA RELEASE: CAPE TOWN ' As the 5th BRICS Summit kicks off today in Durban, the South African government must follow the lead of its BRICS peers to ensure that life-saving medicines are affordable.
Smokers ‘relighting’ old butts
In response to the tough economic times, smokers are re-lighting used cigarette butts, a new study found.
SA lands massive TB grant
South Africa has again confirmed its position at the forefront of tuberculosis research with a R33,2-million grant to study how humans protect themselves against TB.
Picking up the Pieces
Health-e's latest documentary, "Picking up the Pieces" will be aired tonight (Tues) on 3rd Degree (e-TV) at 9.30pm. See the nurses in action dealing particularly with the huge rise in child rape cases, and find out how this specialisation is dying because it does not get proper recognition from the health authorities.
Government to tackle TB treatment for inmates
Screening every inmate for TB, treating them upon diagnosis - coupled with improved cell ventilation and an urgent focus on alleviating overcrowding are the cornerstones of government's plans to tackle this curable disease, deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe told a group of Pollsmoor inmates yesterday (SUNDAY).