Opinion: Time to decriminalise prostitution
Sex workers have the same rights as other citizens, writes Maria Stacey, acting director of the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT).
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Breast cancer advocates demand three-month supplies of treatment
Many HIV patients are now issued with three-month supplies of treatment, cutting down the burden on clinics and patients. Now, breast cancer advocates want the same for women battling the cancer.
Foetal alcohol syndrome not confined to the Capes
At 15 years old, Asanda* towers over her Grade 3 classmates, most of whom are about five years younger than the East Rand teen. Asanda is one of thousands of South Africans born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), according to the University of Stellenbosch.
Untreated depression bad for business
From absenteeism to “presenteeism,” depression could be costing South African business more than it thinks, according to a study released today.
Cancer not caused by ‘bad luck’
Most cancers are caused by lifestyle and environmental factors and not “bad luck” as a recent report suggests. On World Cancer Day, we unpack the causes of cancer.
What’s driving cancer in South Africa
On World Cancer Day, Health-e News gives you an overview of what is driving cancer in South Africa, and how to reduce your risk.
Guidelines: Rural-proofing for Health
Drafted by the Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP), the guidelines are designed to provide policymakers at national and district levels with a tool to evaluate whether health policies meet the needs of rural populations.
‘Rural-proofing’ policy launched
Rural health advocacy groups have developed guidelines aimed at ensuring that policy makers and government address the rural context when developing and implementing policies.
Judgement: Constitutional Court sets certificate of need legislation aside
Read the Constitutional Court’s judgement setting aside proclamations requiring health care providers to obtain controversial certificates of need, or ministerial approval prior to practicing.
Taking the stand: Meet the TAC members, community health workers on trial in the Free State
As 129 Free State community healthcare workers and Treatment Action Campaign (TACT members are due back in court on charges related to July 2014 protests, we take a look at the faces and stories of those on trial.
Clinic, family rejoices as elderly man receives house
When heavy rains collapsed 75-year-old Mutshinya Munyai’s home in 2012, healthcare workers at his local clinic noticed. Now, after three years of advocating on his behalf Guyani Clinic staff in Limpopo watched Munyai walk into his new home.
Limpopo clinic welcomes new manager
Tshiungani Clinic patients in Limpopo recently said a bittersweet goodbye to their beloved clinic manager. Now, the clinic has welcomed new manager and experienced rural healthcare worker Thingahangwi Nemutamba to the helm.
Soweto school garden feeds 500, reduces malnutrition
The food garden at Vukuzenzele Primary School in Mofolo North, Soweto has done more than just feed learners, it has reduced malnutrition in the area, according to Dr Bongani Ngema.
Chair of Basson HPCSA inquiry may be forced to step down
The Pretoria High Court has granted an application by Apartheid-era chemical weapons expert Dr Wouter Basson that may allow him to sack the chair of his ongoing Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) inquiry.
Cape Town TB activist to hear again
Phumeza Tisile, 24, was told that she would die three times before she beat extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). She survived but lost her hearing. Now, an outpouring of goodwill has given it back to her.