Health-e citizen journalist wins inaugural journalism award
Tembisa-based OurHealth citizen journalist Marcia Zali walks away with the first Grow Great Journalism Award for her reporting childhood nutrition and stunting.
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#DrTSexBook: Pleasure in the bedroom is a sexual and reproductive rightÂ
Sexual health and reproductive justice have everything to do with enjoying sex, says the leader of the pleasure revolution Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng.
Free State clinic left to cope with a double patient load and no water
After a fire blazed through Vaalrock Clinic, the Brandfort community is forced to use the only clinic at their disposal, the Marantha Clinic, which is having far-reaching implications.
World Food Day: The struggle to survive on a child support grant
South Africa’s child support grant — introduced in 1998 and currently at R420 a month — intended to improve the wellbeing of young children by reducing malnutrition. Over 20 years later, that is not the case.
Family resorts to eating rotten food to cut costs
Eating putrid vegetables has become a norm for the Zibula family from KwaZulu-Natal and they don’t see the harm in doing so.
The project that’s generating an income for people with disabilities
People living with disabilities are often isolated from society, have difficulties being incorporated in the mainstream economy, and accessing education. One centre is trying to change that.
On-site residence facility to keep medical students safe
The newly renovated residence facility solves numerous challenges faced in the health care sector in northern Gauteng.
People, policy and politics: Soweto residents weigh in on the NHI
As it stands, the National Health Insurance is both contentious and revered. In Gauteng, both citizens and government workers attempt to sort fact from fiction.
Waste pickers at tremendous health risk
Although banned by some municipalities, collecting waste from local landfills is huge business, but it can be detrimental to the waste picker’s health.
Second wave of hormone shortage a crisis in SA transgender community
Health issues faced by the South African transgender community often go unnoticed, like the current scarcity of a necessary hormone that many need to survive, the community says.
What can be done to reduce gender-based violence?
Limpopo-based non-profit organisations (NPOs) share solutions to lessen the alarming statistics in Vhembe.
#LifeEsidimeni: How long is the road to justice?
It’s been two years since the beginning of the historic arbitration. We take you on the journey of seeking justice for the deaths of 144 mental health patients.
Less than half of HIV-positive teenagers are accessing treatment
The conventional way of accessing HIV treatment in South Africa is a hurdle for young people living with the virus, according to a new study.
Using words, dance, or music to overcome depression
Speaking to a therapist isn’t the only way to deal with depression and anxiety. South Africans are connecting to their creative side to channel their healing.
Medicine in motion: Patients receive chronic medical care at their convenience
Anyone who uses chronic medication understands that admin involved in getting it month-to-month. Now, a bicycle delivery service is revolutionising the system.