SA faces child heart surgery backlog crisis
There are huge bottlenecks for paediatric heart surgeries in South Africa, putting the lives of children born with a congenital heart condition in danger.
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Tutu Truck – Get a haircut after HIV test
Some men say they avoid health checks because they’re ‘female-centric and uninviting’. The newly-launched Amajita Tutu Truck seeks to change that.
Sugary drinks: The tax, declining sales & new research
What will it take for South Africans to stop drinking sugar-added beverages which are proven to be bad for their health? Emerging financial data points to the sugary drinks tax.
Makhura urged to improve grim state of school sanitation
Activists demand that Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi be held accountable for failing to adequately install proper toilets in schools.
Improve sexual health services, urges TAC
The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) says the scarcity of abortion services in public healthcare institutions violates Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
Hawks arrest nurse for ‘demanding money’ for abortion
The quick-thinking actions of a woman who claims she was asked to pay for an abortion at a government health facility has resulted in the arrest of the nurse who demanded payment.
Limpopo hospitals to serve healthier menu to curb obesity
An unhealthy diet contributes to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Could a refreshed menu in the province's health facilities change this?
‘Parents live in fear of drug-addicted children’
William Sehata managed to turn his life around after abusing drugs and alcohol from a young age. Today, he helps children and parents who are going through the same problem.
Tackling abortion stigma in Tembisa
Activists say the stigma women face when seeking abortion services at public facilities increases the demand for unsafe abortions.
Karate instructor aims to give obesity the chop
This Eastern Cape father uses karate and gardening to keep young and elderly members of his community healthy and active.
#SAAIDS2019: ‘Allow generics of lifesaving drugs’
Activists want a multinational pharmaceutical company to lower the overinflated price of ground-breaking TB drug.
#SAAIDS2019: Three things to know about the ECHO study
Uncertainty is put to rest but study highlights need to step up HIV prevention efforts in high-burden countries — particularly for young women.
#SAAIDS2019: Key populations delay 90-90-90 goals targets
People with a higher risk of contracting HIV still lag behind in staying on treatment and in the system.
#SAAIDS2019: MSF achieves 90-90-90 targets in Eshowe
A small KwaZulu-Natal town flickers a beam of hope by surpassing goals to test, treat and suppress HIV.
#SAAIDS2019: Youth demand more inclusion
Young people are excluded from the world’s second-largest conference, say activists.