UNAIDS appoints new executive director
South African activists are thrilled by the appointment of African feminist Winnie Byanyima to UNAIDS top spot, who is the first woman to hold the position in the history of the organisation.
Are family fun walks masquerades to advertise to children?
Is the beverage industry getting away with unfair and unethical advertising aimed at underage children by sponsoring beverages at family walk events?
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NHI closer to fruition, says health minister
Expensive medical aid schemes could soon be a thing of the past when the National Health Insurance (NHI) takes off, ensuring adequate health care for all in the country.
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‘Dr Sello of Ikageng’ stripped of medical licence
Families vindicated as the case against the Potchefstroom doctor who conducted illegal surgeries in his medical rooms ends.
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A mixed prognosis for South Africa’s public health
Patients continue to bear the brunt of inadequate health services, as provinces reveal their health plans over the next year.
Masuku prepares Gauteng’s health system for NHI
The provincial health department is capable of spearheading the implementation of the National Health Insurance, says MEC.
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Families held hostage by raw sewage
Residents say they have been reporting the issue for years, a stream of councillors come and go but the stink remains. This is life for the people of Boitumelo.
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Compact will ensure quality healthcare, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Presidential Health Compact on Thursday, calling it a turning point for the healthcare sector.
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#IAS2019: PrEP implants could revolutionise HIV prevention
New research suggests an implant is the next big step in HIV prevention. But, could South Africa’s history with this tiny device stand in the way?
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#IAS2019: High HIV & STI rates in ECHO analyses
New data from the study highlights the need for South Africa to step up HIV prevention for young women.
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Women activists say the TAC’s time is up
A group of South African women activists has publicly condemned the Treatment Action Campaign’s handling of a sexual harassment case where a senior staff member was found guilty.
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Limpopo-based NGO creates affordable, washable sanitary towels
Despite sanitary pads being exempt from value-added tax, they remain unaffordable. This reusable and washable sanitary towel aims to change that.
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