Floods and droughts expose gaps in SA’s disaster response
Governments must continuously do risk and vulnerability assessments.
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Many rape survivors won’t see justice due to gaps in the system
Rape survivors are often subjected to hostile cross-examinations and long delays that make seeking justice feel like punishment.
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.
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.
South African expert honoured on global stage for public health contributions
I don’t believe the answer is to withdraw donor funding. Instead, we need a smarter, more strategic approach, continuing support while reprioritising which programmes and which countries are most in need.Â
Forensic expert explains the critical role of DNA testing
DNA testing is one of the most powerful tools in the pursuit of justice, particularly in the case of rape or sexual assault.Â
The rise of antimicrobial resistance is a threat to public health as infections get harder to treat
Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a bigger killer in Africa than malaria, HIV or tuberculosis.
NMU Masters student to represent South Africa at global science communication competitionÂ
Her research involves using traditional medicinal plants to create tiny particles that can be added to hospital air systems to kill harmful germs.
Bridging gaps in healthcare: WHO partners with UCT’s Global Surgery Division
Vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly, will be the focus, with the goal of reducing preventable deaths and improving overall health outcomes.
Scientists are a step closer to understanding how elite controllers suppress HIV in their bodies
There is a group of people who have HIV, are not on treatment, yet the virus in their bodies is undetectable. This population is known as elite controllers.
Flu cases are on the rise in SA: What you should know
Everyone can get the flu, but those at higher risk for severe illness include pregnant women, those with chronic diseases, and children under two years old.
Cough syrup recall: What is diethylene glycol and what happens when you drink it?
SAHPRA has recalled some batches Benylin paediatric syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol.
Vaginal discharge: expert tells us what’s normal, what’s not and when to worryÂ
We talk to Dr Sibu Lubelwana about vaginal health and sexual hygiene.
Joburg explosion: Methane gas is the cause – but how can this impact your health?
The City of Johannesburg announced on Wednesday methane gas caused the explosion that took place on Bree street (now called Lillian Ngoyi street) in the inner city. The explosion made international headlines in mid-July with footage of the explosion going…