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.
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NMU Masters student to represent South Africa at global science communication competition
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 worry
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…