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.
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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.
Big Pharma in trouble for high prices
Big pharmaceutical companies Roche, Pfizer and Aspen are under investigation by the Competition Commission for “excessive pricing” of cancer medicines.
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.
HIV positive teens struggling to adhere to ARV treatment
HIV positive teenagers in the Northern Cape have started defaulting on their treatment because of the difficulties they encounter as they regularly have to miss school in order to fetch their medication.
Traditional leaders against illegal dumping
NORTHERN CAPE - Traditional leaders in Gantatelang Village are concerned by ongoing littering that they believe is posing a health threat to the community.
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.
Water throttling for municipalities that owe Rand Water
Rand water has recently lowered the pressure on the water supply to communities under the Emfuleni and Merafong municipalities in Gauteng.
Health for all should be non-negotiable
COMMENT: In the wake of the World Health Organisation electing its first African leader, TB-survivor Ingrid Oxley writes that fighting TB should be a priority.
Coke promises, MPs chastise
Coca Cola promises to promote diet and zero drinks while MPs lash industry representatives, as Parlimant continues to wrestle with the sugary drinks tax
A pharmacy to benefit inmates
Thousands of inmates at 12 Correctional Services facilities are now receiving their medication on time thanks to the opening of a new pharmacy set up at the Umthatha Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape.
Folateng wards still open at CMJH
Medics at a Johannesburg hospital say they are concerned that private wards are attributing to a shortage of beds for patients who cannot afford the cost of private health care.