As the world searches for a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, all eyes are on nine candidates who have progressed to phases 2 and 3 of the clinical trials. These nine individuals bring a sense of hope in the fight against the…
South Africans wishing to manage their COVID-19 symptoms, may now use Merck’s molnupiravir pill after the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved it yesterday. However, the National Department of Health, won’t be adding the pill to their available…
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 much-anticipated rollout of the shorter regimen to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) has failed to make inroads leaving patients stranded across the country. Having started in March last year, only about 70 patients have received treatment – which is only…
A local HIV expert has urged South Africans to remain calm following the recent discovery of a new highly transmissible and dangerous HIV variant. The exceptionally virulent strain, known as the ‘VB variant’, was identified by a group of Oxford…
A grieving brother has called on the National Department of Health to make cancer treatment accessible within all corners of the country, especially rural communities. Muntu Nyathi lost his sister to breast cancer two weeks ago and in light of…
When doctors told 65-year-old Simbarashe Madinyenya that he only had a year to live, he never thought his son would be the one to give him a lifeline by becoming a stem cell donor. Madinyenya was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic…
Clinics in Mangaung are closing down one by one as severe water shortages continue to wreak havoc on primary health centres within the Free State municipality. This come after BloemWater was forced to implement water cuts after not being paid…
Antimicrobial resistance has been named one of the top ten global public health threats to humanity according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It has been estimated that by 2050, ten million deaths per annum could occur as a result…
Scores of patients seeking treatment at Free State clinics have been sent home due to rising COVID-19 infections among health workers. Several facilities are temporarily closed and Bloemfontein residents have either been turned away or referred to other facilities without…
More needs to be done to end the inequality, stigma and discrimination faced by those living with HIV And, unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen efforts to fight HIV take a backseat. A South African activist believes that more needs…
The Khujwana Clinic remains unfazed by the numerous complaints of staff taking lunch and forcing patients to wait. Not even a sit-in staged by the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) got their attention at the Tzaneen-based health facility. At one stage,…
Traditional healers are hugely popular in South Africa. They also hold a lot of sway among community members who consult healers first when seeking advice or treatment. These alternative practitioners are vital in addressing mental health challenges in communities across…
Most men think breast cancer is a disease that only affects women. It’s this train of thought which proves to be dangerous since most males are only diagnosed at a later stage. Kelvin Woods is a perfect example after ignoring…
A new app called Tracto, which allows parents of children with mental health challenges to keep track of what’s going on in their lives, has brought much-needed relief in managing behaviour and treatment with the touch of a button. Developed…