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Driven by a more infectious new COVID variant, the second wave of South Africa’s coronavirus pandemic has seen considerably more infections than the first wave. This meant health workers have had to deal with more hospitalisations and deaths — and pressure. Bhekisisa visited George Mukhari Academic Hospital north of Tshwane to document the second wave realities experienced by doctors and nurses.

Eastern Cape royals are campaigning to use medical circumcision in traditional rituals.

#TrackingTheNSP: Ahead of World Aids Day, hear just how far provinces have come putting the national plan into practice.

In 2016, 60% of women of 15 years or older living with HIV were on treatment. Less than half their male peers could say the same.

With the severe effects of the habit on the unborn child now widely known, why do pregnant mothers refuse to give up?

This implant offers all the protection from unwanted pregnancies with almost none of the clinic visits. So why did many say, ‘thanks, but no thanks’?

Ugandan campaigners are warned they will break the country's anti-homosexuality law if they open the safe space.

The process could transform manufacturing and help the 30 million people worldwide in need of artificial limbs and braces.

Could the legal profession be behind the droves of gynaecologists leaving their jobs?COMMENTMedico-legal litigation has exploded. As of March 2016, claims against the health...

The increasingly disjointed nature of life in urban slums means there’s no network of family support for mothers who want to work.

It’s been eleven years since Zine Konwayo was first diagnosed with tuberculosis, but she is still dealing with the fallout of the disease. Not only has it damaged her lungs, but it’s also preventing her from finding a job.

There's good news and bad news when it comes to PMBs.

A million learners in South Africa did not return to school by May 2021. This is more than double the numbers seen pre-pandemic. The short-term disruptions to schools caused by COVID-19 could lead to permanent drop-outs unless students are kept engaged.

Human error and scant access to preventative measures continue to cause unintended pregnancies, many of which lead to abortion.

Scandinavian expertise is helping to train top nurses in how to handle difficult pregnancies.

Find out why global health diplomacy and soft power have a role to play in controlling outbreaks as the world charts more cases of the coronavirus COVID-19.