Hypertension, a silent epidemic affecting millions in South Africa
Hypertension as a “silent killer” because patients can feel perfectly well for years, all the while their elevated blood pressure is silently damaging arteries and vital organs.
Hypertension as a “silent killer” because patients can feel perfectly well for years, all the while their elevated blood pressure is silently damaging arteries and vital organs.
To liken HIV activists to AfriForum is more than a false equivalence, it’s a betrayal of those who turned a denialist state into a global public health success.
If U.S funding cuts aren't replaced, South Africa could see an additional half a million unnecessary deaths, and up to half a million new HIV infections over the next 10 years.
The draft regulations on the NHI Fund’s governance sets out the structures and individuals responsible for managing and overseeing the Fund’s operations.
South Africa spends only 5% of its health budget on mental health, and most of this is allocated to inpatient psychiatric and not community mental health services.
Some residents claim they have fallen ill from using chemical non-flush toilets for more than 20 years.
Police vehicles are not equipped with emergency life-saving equipment and as such, transporting an injured patient with a police vehicle might worsen the injury and even worse.
After delivering her first baby Philasande continued to feel movement in her abdomen. A scan revealed a second baby still developing in the womb.
Some caregivers fears the child won't be able to cope because they know how difficult it is to live with HIV in a stigmatising environment
Being exposed to loud noise over a long period of time is a major risk factor for hearing loss.
Sex workers face significant barriers to accessing healthcare and often experience discrimination and stigma within the healthcare system.
South Africa’s potential as a biotech hub is not just a matter of national interest, but of regional significance.
DNA testing is one of the most powerful tools in the pursuit of justice, particularly in the case of rape or sexual assault.
South Africa’s teachers are increasingly facing chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, and even depression as a result.
Rape survivors are often subjected to hostile cross-examinations and long delays that make seeking justice feel like punishment.