Youth-led Solutions: how Shout-It-Now is addressing teen pregnancy and HIV
South Africa faces alarming rates of teen pregnancy and HIV, with many young people deterred from accessing free preventive services due to judgment and shame.
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HIV prevention must be linked to GBV interventions
Many women who are living with HIV were infected through non-consensual sexual acts, often accompanied by physical and emotional violence; linked to the imbalance in power between women and men.
South Africa’s new dental amalgam procurement contract ignores the risks of mercuryÂ
South Africa’s role in the global environmental health movement cannot simply be symbolic; it must be practical and firmly rooted in action.
World Diabetes Day: The hidden burden of mental health in diabetes care
While the physical impact of diabetes is widely known, the mental health challenges are often overlooked.
Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon
Cancer cells can evade the immune system, create their own blood supply, and adapt to survive under different conditions.
Stories From The Ground: Teen mum juggling school and a baby set to write matric finalsÂ
Despite the challenges, Karabo returned to school with the support of her family and friends. She returned to school shortly after giving birth.
Stories from the ground: Families outraged by inhumane conditions at Vutlhari Old Age Home
From the outside the centre looked like an abandoned house, the paint was peeling off from the walls, some windows were broken and the roof was damaged.
What causes food cravings? And what can we do about them?
Something that reminds us of enjoying a certain food, such as an eye-catching ad or delicious smell, can cause us to crave it.
Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis
Taxis are not necessarily safe for women. They are like so many other public spaces in a country with some of the world’s highest rates of sexual violence and murder of women by men.
SA Breaking the silence – and barriers
Accessible learning management systems, South African sign language interpreters, and the inclusion of SASL in curricula are key to a more inclusive environment.
Stories from the ground: mother shares the complex journey of raising a child with autismÂ
"When I saw the signs, I was in denial. I thought maybe it is something that would just go away with time. People were saying boys are always slower but I knew something was not ok."
Navigating the healthcare system: challenges for cancer patients in South Africa
The burden of cancer is growing, with an estimated 100 000 new cases diagnosed annually. Despite this, access to timely and effective treatment remains a significant issue, particularly for those reliant on the public healthcare system.
South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care
The 2024 issue of the South African Child Gauge highlights how South Africa has sold its children short and failed to achieve what it set out to do almost a decade ago.
Opinion: Why I re-joined a medical aid: Inequality gap in public hospitals will be the death of many South Africans
The Gauteng health department's response to Tom London's video is surprising because there have been countless reports about the dire state of the province's hospitals.
The Gauteng Department of Health is prioritising Public Relations (as usual) instead of making a genuine effort to fix public healthcare facilities
In response to the viral video by former 702 broadcaster, Tom London, about the conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital, two health unions have issued statements which we’ve published as is. Press Statement by the Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade…