From loss to hope: Joburg family shines light on importance of organ donation
Warren Meyer died suddenly in 2024, his organs and tissue saved or improved the lives of 21 people.Â
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Lenacapavir: There are mounting concerns over transparency in costÂ
South Africa may be able to start rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), the twice-yearly HIV prevention jab, in January 2026 – three months earlier than initially planned. But the details of the agreement that will bring the drug into the country…
Calls for South Africa to build sustainable HIV programmes, reduce reliance on donorsÂ
Instead of looking backwards and how to find more money, we should be looking forward and changing the way we run the programme and the entire primary healthcare system.
Activists warn: All gains in HIV fight at risk without urgent action
HIV testing had decreased by 8.5% from the first quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025.
KZN family still searching for missing patient after 7 yearsÂ
Nthuthuko was reported missing days after his admission.
Dementia patients at risk as families struggle without support
Dementia is more common in older adults. But, it is not a normal part of ageing.
To vaccinate or not: what drives parents’ choices
The lag in immunisation has been attributed to several factors, including disruptions caused by COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine hesitancy.
Marathon runner helps fight period poverty in rural Eastern Cape
Many learners say they miss school during menstruation due to lack of access to pads and period stigma.
Months into measles outbreak, Gauteng parents still hesitant on vaccines
Gauteng is the epicentre of the measles outbreak.
Lenacapavir could be added to HIV prevention toolkit by 2026
Studies done in various countries, including South Africa, have shown that lenacapavir is highly effective for HIV prevention.
South Africa continues to grapple with TB deaths
South Africa is recording higher TB deaths among HIV-negative people.
Despite the risks, some pregnant women swear by isihlambezo (herbal tonic)Â
Research suggest that the use of isihlambezo is on the rise.
HPV vaccine: Who should get it and why it matters
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.
Surviving pulmonary embolism at 21: A young woman shares her journey
After emergency care, a heart attack, and a major open-chest surgery in Cape Town, Simamkele is now on a steady path to recovery, returning to her tourism studies.
Here’s what you should know about pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the arteries in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from the deep veins of the legs.