Less than half of HIV-positive teenagers are accessing treatment
The conventional way of accessing HIV treatment in South Africa is a hurdle for young people living with the virus, according to a new study.
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Medicine in motion: Patients receive chronic medical care at their convenience
Anyone who uses chronic medication understands that admin involved in getting it month-to-month. Now, a bicycle delivery service is revolutionising the system.
Mothers stigmatised because HIV status recorded on baby health cards
Mothers say they experience stigma, discrimination, isolation and bullying because of their HIV status, and that of their children, because they are included in their health cards.
From Tzaneen to Tanzania: one man’s mission to be a present father
Fitness trainer, Nyiko Masango, is cycling from Tzaneen to Tanzania to raise awareness about absentee fathers.
How to reduce unemployment for people with disabilities
Lack of employment opportunities for people who are disabled is a growing challenge in rural Vhembe, Limpopo.
Fighting plaque and other oral ills in Limpopo
Children’s oral health in Limpopo’s rural areas is no longer neglected through the work of one Louis Trichardt dentist.
Ramaphosa launches anti-corruption forum ‘to protect the NHI Fund’
Ramaphosa is hopeful that cleaning up the healthcare system in efforts to protect the NHI Fund will ensure that South Africa reaches universal health coverage.
MSF’s fight against gender-based violence: Driving change in South Africa
A network of drivers are often the first contact gender-based violence survivors have with people so it’s important they’re trained to communicate with them at their most vulnerable state, says the organisation.
Sugar Tax: How corporates lied to National Treasury
Sugar-sweetened beverage producers submitted evidence that was out of context and exaggerated in their appeal against South Africa’s proposed new sugar levy, research has found.
Art exhibition highlights abortion stigma
The Voices and Choices exhibition will put a spotlight on issues of abortion and reproductive justice in the country, as part of the #MybodyMychoice coalition campaign. South Africans from different organisations and communities are expected to have a unique experience…
Sexual offence court opens in Limpopo
A non-profit organisation is hopeful that the sexual offence court will lead to conviction of perpetrators of sexual violence.
Monatea: The new no-sugar drink
With obesity levels on the rise globally and locally, and the link between it and the high intake of sugar, a newly launched drink is a welcomed reprieve.Â
Grotesque road conditions make it undrivable
Residents in rural Limpopo are struggling to access health care services because of the poor road conditions. Many, including the elderly who need chronic medication, have resorted to walking about 20km to get to their local clinic. “I thought I…
Putting the ‘U’ back into Universal Health Care: Do South Africans know what the NHI is?
While the country’s draft policy for bringing universal health care to all bewilders many, long waiting times at health facilities, drug shortages and clinics not operating for 24 hours, remain the biggest concerns they face.
About 35 hospitals and clinics are crime hotspots in Gauteng
Patient strangles nurse until she lost consciousness at Pholosong Hospital in Tsakane. Nelisiwe Msomi reports.