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A doctor currently on paid leave was convicted of two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the US before starting jobs in SA public hospitals.

More women are having C-section births in SA, but authors of the 2013/2014 District Health Barometer warn that this increase is "a matter of concern".

The Electronic-cigarette Association of South Africa has labelled the government's attempts to regulate the devices as a cop-out.

Although it has been claimed that a nine-month-old baby in California was "cured" from HIV with the use of antiretrovirals, there is still no proof.

Owners failed to assess environmental and community concerns, court rules, while US ambassador wades into debate in support of coal power.

Hundreds of millions of rands in healthcare costs can be saved if South Africans reduce their salt intake, says deputy health minister Gwen Ramakgopa

Despite the stereotypes, there is a pressing need for men to play more of a role in HIV support.

There are fears that, because the LAM measure is easily administered, it could be used when conditions call for more detailed analysis.

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates speaks to the Mail & Guardian about Africa's health challenges.

Home is where the heart is, they say – it could also be the future of HIV testing.

Bhekisisa staff scoop regional awards aimed at recognising feature writing and burgeoning young talent within the field

Community health workers are bringing healthcare to the homes of HIV-infected pregnant women in rural Cameroon. It has saved many babies.

Grave robbing in the alleged pursuit of science haunts the history of biological anthropology. See how one university is righting history's wrongs.

The search for an anti-HIV microbicide continues, after a new trial has refuted the results of a previous study that found one to be effective.

With its expansion to the rest Africa, the Bhekisisa health reporting team is growing.

Dembe Ndou learned to play piano in no time at all, but simply chatting is a complex challenge.