Comment: NHI issues; basket, budget and biceps
Government should address some key issues on the National Health Insurance, writes Neil Kirby.
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ICAP fights for the rights of MSM
Men who have sex with men (MSM) worldwide are disproportionately impacted by HIV. South Africa is no exception as while exact data is scarce, an estimated 13 to 49 percent of MSM are HIV-positive.
Justice for generations to come
Eight brave survivors of a dead paedophile have opened the doors to all sex offenders being charged - even when their crimes were committed over 20 years ago. HEALTH-E’s Ufrieda Ho reports.
Ex addicts use drama to beat nyaope habit
TSHWANE - A group of four ex-addicts, who used to be nyaope users in Tshwane’s Hammanskraal area, started a drama group as part their healing journey.
Health-e launches IZWI LAMI anti-rape campaign
Health-e's anti-rape campaign invites rape survivors to share their stories, contact counselling services and campaign for packages of care.
Small job losses if sugar content cut – Treasury
If the beverage industry reduces the sugar content of 37% of its products, the proposed sugary drinks tax could result in around 1,475 job losses.
Sugar tax: Job losses lower than industry’s projections
There are concerns that the beverage industry could be using the sugar tax as a 'smokescreen' to justify already-planned job cuts.
Clinic gets water after months of dry taps
LIMPOPO – After operating for four months with no water, the taps at the Lesedi Clinic in Lephepane village in Tzaneen, have been turned back on.
Esidimeni families left in the dark about police investigations
As the death toll from the Life Esidimeni tragedy rises to the 110 mark, patients’ families say the South African Police Service (SAPS) has been “dangerously slow” to act.
Disabled people at higher risk of HIV
People living with disabilities are often left out of HIV programs despite the fact that they are disproportionately at risk. Treatment Action Campaign activists say that, unless this is addressed, South Africa will struggle to reach the 90-90-90 target set by UNAids.
SA’s new HIV snag: Patients on ART think they’re cured
On the eve of South Africa’s national AIDS conference taking place in Durban this week, Health-e News has found that people are defaulting on their ARVs and posing a risk to others.
HIV activists warn of “unravelling” AIDS response
The country's most influential AIDS advocacy organisations have announced they may withdraw from SANAC, following allegations of corruption.
Obese or not: Excess fat makes you sick
In South Africa, excess body weight is a massive problem, and is linked to a growing number of deaths - study.
Sinkhole havoc for Khutsong community
The community of Khutsong in the Merafong municipality is living in fear as sinkholes open up all over the area, damaging the infrastructure.
SA, Egypt lead Africa’s diabetes and obesity rates
Obesity and diabetes are on the rise in Africa, reveals the first detailed analysis of these epidemics on the continent.