Peddling Poison
A poisonous new street drug is being peddled in KZN. Known as Whoonga, it's highly addictive and sometimes lethal.
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MCC fails to deliver best ARV combos
South Africa's Medicines Control Council (MCC) refused to fast track critical fixed dose combination (FDC) antiretrovirals for inclusion in the country's massive antiretroviral tender outcome announced in December, several sources have confirmed.
Granny, why can’t I go to school?
Endinako Ngxangashe (3) sits at her grandmother's feet, intensely following her every move. She innocently asks her grandmother No-andile Ngxangashe's (55) why she no longer goes to school. Ngxangashe's candidly looks at her granddaughter and smiles.
Towards improved healthcare
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Red tape keeps kids in limbo
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Why, when and how men rape
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Whoonga dealers are peddling poison
Those peddling Whoonga, the deadly drug sweeping through KwaZulu-Natal townships, should face murder charges as they are deliberately poisoning people.
Behaviour increases HIV in youth
Teenagers say they know all they need to know about HIV/AIDS, yet they often fail to make the right decisions to protect themselves.
Behaviour increases HIV in youth
Teenagers say they know all they need to know about HIV/AIDS, yet they often fail to make the right decisions to protect themselves.
Behaviour increases HIV in youth
Teenagers say they know all they need to know about HIV/AIDS, yet they often fail to make the right decisions to protect themselves.
Ending hunger to reach MDGs
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Report warns against repeat of baby deaths
An investigation into the deaths of six babies at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic hospital last year warned that there was a very real danger of this tragedy repeating itself.
DOH: Enough flu vaccines
There will be no flu vaccine shortages this year, according to the national health department.
‘Whoonga’ culprits arrested
Three men, accused of stealing antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to produce 'whoonga' ' a highly addictive drug - have been arrested in separate incidents.