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The fight against COVID-9 has taken resources from other diseases like TB

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The fight against COVID-19 has seen massive resources being shifted from other diseases, including for tuberculosis (TB), resulting in the scaling down health programmes.

Max Matavire
March 25, 2021

‘Why do we have a COVID-19 vaccine before a TB vaccine?’ and other tough questions on #WorldTBDay

Health, News

This World TB Day, international expert José Luis Castro answers the six tough questions about TB. Health-e News editor Amy Green asked what the real impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis (TB) has been, why TB doesn’t have a vaccine for half a century, and why TB funding pales in comparison to funding for COVID-19.

Amy Green
March 24, 2021

#WorldKidneyDay: What everyday habits can you change to lower your risk of kidney cancer?

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This World Kidney Day, experts explain the links between a person's risk for kidney cancer and factors including "obesity, high blood pressure, workplace exposure to certain substances and smoking."

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 11, 2021

Doctors warn against families bringing unhealthy food into hospitals

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Mageu may be an old favourite and sweets may cheer the patient up, but these foods could hinder your loved one's recovery. Botshabelo District Hospital is concerned about the unhealthy foods families bring for admitted patients. Instead, they advise these healthier alternatives.

Teboho
February 24, 2021

Living with the incurable sexually transmitted disease, the Herpes Simplex Virus

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Those living with this incurable STI share their experiences, and remind readers why condoms are still the best form of protection.

SandileMbili
February 14, 2021
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Rural disabled left in the dark when it comes to their rights

Health, News

People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.

SandileMbili
December 21, 2020

Dealing with depression—and finding hope—after testing positive for HIV

Health, News

Psychologists say those suffering from the stigma of living with HIV/Aids are often overcome by feelings of grief, anger, shock and guilt.

SandileMbili
December 12, 2020

Fed up with risk and low salaries, Community Health Workers to strike for job security

Health Systems, News

An estimated 55,000 Community Health Workers put their lives on the line each day to ensure healthcare access to the communities they live and work in nationwide. Earning as little as R800, these workers are demanding that the government absorb them into the National Health Department, writes Jamaine Krige.

healthe
November 5, 2020

The first person cured of HIV has died

Health, News

The First person cured of HIV has died. Known as the ‘Berlin Patient,’ the Timothy Ray Brown succumbed to leukemia but remained HIV-negative.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
September 30, 2020

There are lessons from HIV on how to effectively respond to Covid-19 and beyond, says UNAIDS

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The response to Covid-19 can learn much from how countries in southern Africa handled the HIV pandemic. A new report by UNAIDS says the coronavirus pandemic is a chance to reimagine health systems.

Nelisiwe Msomi
September 22, 2020

Fatima Hassan: lawyer, healthcare activist, fights Covid-19

A soldier in the war on HIV/Aids now battles Covid-19

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Fatima Hassan is a lawyer who fought for the rights of South Africans during the HIV/Aids pandemic. Now, she’s preparing to fight another pandemic: Covid-19.

Nelisiwe Msomi
August 20, 2020

Medication shortages at Gauteng facilities

Covid-19 hinders South Africa’s HIV, TB targets, but offers chance to innovate

Health, Health Systems

The lockdown has impacted on South Africa’s ARV treatment programme, delaying the South African National Aids Council national strategy. Yet, Covid-19 has also brought with it innovations in treatment and prevention for HIV, TB and STIs.

Nelisiwe Msomi
August 5, 2020

#AIDS2020VIRTUAL: Access to Covid-19 vaccine should be a public good

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As pharmaceutical companies scurry to generate a vaccine for Covid-19, medical experts say it should be made available to health workers first.

Nelisiwe Msomi
July 10, 2020

#Aids2020Virtual: The detriment of climate change on health

Climate Change, Health, News

Ongoing environmental shifts is among the social factors driving the HIV/Aids pandemic and needs a robust intervention, experts agree.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 9, 2020

#AIDS2020Virtual: Pills, vaccines and the road towards the HIV cure

Health, Health Systems, News

"In the face of a seemingly hopeless scientific and humanitarian challenge, scientists and activists joined together to accelerate the development of breakthrough treatment and biomedical prevention tools," reads the 23rd International Aids Conference website.

Nelisiwe Msomi
July 8, 2020

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