Report: Estimating the size of the sex worker population in South Africa
Led by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT), this research estimates that there are about 153,000 sex workers operating in South Africa.
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Study estimates 153,000 sex workers active in South Africa
First of its kind research released yesterday shows that South Africa is home to about 153,000 sex workers as a new plan aims to decriminalise one of the world’s oldest professions.
Study links birth control to increased risk of HIV infection
Women using the birth control shot known by the brand name Depo-Provera may have about a 30 percent higher risk of contracting HIV, according to new research. However, the link between hormonal contraception and HIV remains uncertain.
Check out Health-e News’ 2015 health calendar
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Local experts wary of early cervical cancer jab successes
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Drinking, smoking and TB
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Halfway between help and home
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Separating cancer fact from fiction
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Unusual suspects: What science says causes cancer
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Limpopo clinic welcomes festive season volunteers
Student nurses are filing into Limpopo’s Guyuni Clinic to lend a hand during the festive season.
Limpopo clinic says goodbye to beloved clinic manager
When Magie Mukwevho became the manager of Limpopo’s Tshiungani Clinic, residents say the clinic was in shambles. One woman made all the difference, say patients as Mukwevho retires four years later.
TAC takes health literacy to school
The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) is taking health education to pupils in the rural Eastern Cape.
Drownings set to spike over festive
As the weather heats up and families move poolside, the number of drownings are set to spike, warns private emergency medical services (EMS) company Netcare 911.
December drinking puts spotlight on SA’s bad habits
As December continues, some South Africans are likely to be spending end of the year bonuses on booze in what the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dubbed one of Africa’s hardest drinking nations.
East Rand NGO brings festive season home to children
Recently the Villalissa Support Group based in Johannesburg’s East Rand threw a Christmas party for orphaned and vulnerable children, but the NGO is the third in as many months to complain about decreased funding.