As teenage pregnancies continue to rise, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) need to know which contraceptive – oral or injectable – is best for them. This is despite a shortage of injectable contraceptives in the country, as revealed in…
The rollout of a drug resistant tuberculosis (TB) regimen that is shorter and has reduced side effects is expected in 2023. In May, the World Health Organisation (WHO) approved a new six-month regimen, that slashed treatment time by a third.…
Young girls and women in rural areas face huge obstacles in accessing contraceptives due to ongoing stockouts across the country. It’s become so bad in some areas that some mentally prepare themselves for unplanned pregnancies. A recent report by the…
As a possible fifth COVID-19 wave looms, a report has revealed that booster vaccine hesitancy is at a high among South Africans, placing the country’s uptake at a crossroads. The SA Covid and Vaccine Social Listening Report is published weekly…
World TB Day is observed on 24 March each year. This year’s theme ‘Invest to End TB. Save Lives’ was created with the urgent need to invest in resources to ramp up the fight against the disease. As the world…
An expert in reproductive health has given women peace of mind as myths continue to do the rounds during the ongoing pandemic – the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t affect your menstrual cycle. Professor Helen Rees, head of the Reproductive Health and…
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), hopes to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer detection by equipping traditional health practitioners (THPs) with the necessary know-how to recognise early signs and symptoms. CANSA Head of Advocacy, Zodwa Sithole,…
The National Department of Health confirmed that it will not roll out the new Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine right now. And even though the approval from the South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) is welcome, the new kid on the block…
South Africa is experiencing an upward trend in unplanned pregnancies and unwanted births leading to the question: When will SA men start taking responsibility? Statistics reveal that fewer than 1% of men aged between 15 and 49 have had vasectomies.…
Risha Naidoo has been suffering from pain caused by her uterus since the age of 12 – but after almost a decade, her wish of having a hysterectomy has finally been granted. Her grounds for wanting the procedure weren’t only…
Young South Africans face a myriad of challenges daily with mental health issues at the forefront. Although turning to cannabis is now legal, studies show that lighting up a joint as an escape from everyday stress could result in poorer…
