Deadly delays in breast cancer treatment
About one in 35 South African women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes but delays in treatment may be stacking the odds of survival against them.
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New data shows country may see decline in new HIV cases
Better care and treatment of HIV patients may be putting the country on the road to a decline in infections – and the secret lies in patients’ blood, according to new data.
Speeches: Free State, KZN, Gauteng, Western Cape health budgets
Selected provincial health budget vote speeches from the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng the Western Cape provinces.
Sex work becomes cheaper and riskier
Stagnating economic growth has affected the sex work industry as sex workers in Mpumalanga report charging less for work that some say has become more dangerous.
6 ways to fix South Africa’s HIV response
South African sex workers may have one of the world’s highest HIV prevalence rates and addressing this is just one of six ways South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) CEO Dr Fareed Abdullah says the country can fix its HIV response.
Female condom spices up the bedroom
In the wake of World Contraception Day, Health-e News caught up with Penny Ndlhovu, a proud user of the FC2 female condom to get her thoughts about the experience.
[Updated] Treatment Action Campaign faces closure
After almost two decades spent fighting for HIV treatment and access to medicines, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) may close its doors due to a severe funding shortage.
Limpopo woman loses 12-year battle with breast cancer
For Thabelo Mbedzi, her mother was the only person she could depend on. After recently losing her to breast cancer, she is learning how to cope with her absence.
Not simply adapting Buddha for suburbia
In the US, capitalists seem to be ‘looting’ Buddhism, making off with its meditation ‘mindfulness’ techniques and ignoring spiritual teachings such ‘loving kindness’. But how is mindfulness unfolding in South Africa?
Red tape keeps foreign physicians out of health care
Foreign health care workers could help fill the country’s vacant posts but a report released today shows that red tape often gets in the way.
Medical male circumcision becomes the ‘in’ thing
Younger men say voluntary medical male circumcision is becoming cool among peers as the country continues rolling out new method.
Districts have little money, power to provide services
As the ranks of managers bloat, less money may be going to service delivery in some health districts as about half of districts report they do not have the managers, money or control to do their jobs properly.
New HSRC data shows HIV risk among steady couples
“Facebook official” may be more common these days than a wedding license for South Africans, who are increasingly forgoing marriage. But shacking up with your love in unwedded bliss may not keep them faithful, new data shows.
MEC advocates for private medical school
South Africa should aim to open a private medical school to address health care needs, said Western Cape MEC for Health Theuns Botha.
Rural health workers honoured
Creativity and an understanding of where your patients come from are key to being a successful rural doctor, says Dr Jenny Nash, who this week was named Rural Doctor of the Year.