Global ingredient shortage caused ARV stockouts
Patients are left stranded without medication as another drug shortage sweeps the country.
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McDonald’s SA book campaign: Not such ‘happy meals’
Is offering a book with a ‘happy meal’ at one of South Africa’s 270 McDonald’s outlets another gimmick aimed at getting kids hooked on unhealthy food? Experts say yes.
Where there’s smoke, there are health risks
Every year on May 31 marks World No Tobacco Day by creating awareness of the deadly effects of tobacco use.
Get to know Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku
The new provincial head of health’s first assignment is to improve services for patients and tackle the frustrations of health workers.
Ramaphosa announces Zweli Mkhize as the next health minister
Aaron Motsoaledi leaves the department after ten years, with the last few years marred by some of the biggest failures in public health.
Good Samaritan offers support for orphans
A Vhembe man has identified 50 orphans from villages in that area that he will provide with school uniforms, food, and career guidance.
NGO helps children pursue their dreams
A Free State organisation is working to create a healthy and safe environment for children throughout the year.
A need for women to practice self care
As the world observes the International Day of Action for Women’s Health women are urged not to neglect their well-being.
Relief as needle is removed from a woman’s hand
A mother who lived with a needle in her hand for three months is relieved after a surgery that was postponed six times finally gets underway.
Medicine price transparency is a sticky issue at WHA
The World Health Assembly reports that universal health coverage is gaining momentum, but many governments are intent on keeping their medicine prices secret.
Coke denies sugar cut linked to tax
Coca-Cola South Africa denies that it cut the sugar content of its drinks in response to government’s tax on sugary drinks.
Coca-Cola reformulates drinks to cut sugar
According to the beverage manufacturer, more South Africans are choosing its no- and low-calorie range but declined to reveal sales figures.
Intersex no-person’s land
Two intersex activists speak about growing up outside tradition notions of being male or female.
Social media posts highlight challenges in EC hospitals
Eastern Cape communities are using social media to express their unhappiness with public health facilities.
Baby is brain-damaged and blind after alleged antibiotic allergy
A five-month-old baby was left brain-damaged and blind after developing a severe allergic reaction from an antibiotic.