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Quicker TB test available for HIV patients in SA
A quicker, simpler test for tuberculosis (TB) in people living with HIV is not being used widely enough in South Africa, despite new evidence of its benefits, according to international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Too many still dying of AIDS says MSF
An “unacceptably high” number of people living with HIV still develop AIDS and die of AIDS-related diseases across sub-Saharan Africa, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Lesson from Mabele’s death: Keep taking your ARVs
Iconic AIDS activist Prudence Mabele, who died two weeks ago, had either stopped taking her antiretroviral treatment or she had become immune to it.
How ‘special’ individuals could hold the key to HIV cure
A South African child has controlled HIV without drugs for over eight years in a highly rare and special case.
Pills, prevention and politicking: the unfinished business of HIV
The world’s most important HIV scientific conference is currently underway in Paris – yet mere days ago, one of the country’s iconic AIDS activists died after battling with tuberculosis and pneumonia, a reminder that we’re nowhere near out of the woods when it comes to the virus.
Liquor board fights alcohol abuse in rural Eastern Cape
In its efforts to reduce alcohol abuse among young people, the Eastern Cape Liquor Board has been hosting sports tournaments in different parts of the province.
A lifetime of swallowing pills
Balancing HIV treatment with a myriad of ‘lifestyle’ diseases such as diabetes and hypertension is tricky. Patients have to take lots of pills, some medicines interact badly and there are side effects. But this is the future in our clinics as HIV positive patients age and poor diet and lack of exercise take their toll.
RIP Prudence Mabele, iconic AIDS activist
One of South Africa's key AIDS activists, Prudence Mabele, passed away this week from complications relating to tuberculosis. She reflected on her life in this interview with Health-e in late 2016
Plans to upgrade Joburg’s health facilities
Staff shortages at clinics in Alexandra, social workers brought in for extra help and drug rehabilitation centres at some clinics – these are amongst the plans and improvements for state health institutions in Johannesburg.
Rural grannies are fighting old age through football
LIMPOPO – Twice a week a group of 28 grannies gathers at the Tshifulanani Stadium, outside of Thohoyandou, to exercise and play football.
After 18 years, disabled man finally mobile
LIMPOPO - Malili Neluonde (21) of Tswinga village, outside of Thohoyandou, who was born unable to walk, was recently given his very first wheelchair.
Cancer treatment in the public sector ‘in crisis’?
Activists say the recent break-down of cancer services in KwaZulu-Natal is indicative of a broader problem in SA.
VIDEO: Rural gogos left stranded by ambulances
Health-e reported on medical neglect in the Eastern Cape nearly two years ago. Rural grandmothers say little has changed.
Northern Cape records shocking TB stats
Tuberculosis infections are rising in the Northern Cape, with the province’s John Taolo Gaetsewe District said to have the second highest number of cases in the country, and highest amount of multi drug resistant TB.