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Can we end Aids in Africa?
While much has been done to end Aids in Africa, more work by governments is necessary to move forward, particularly in SA.
SA has highest number of new HIV infections worldwide – survey
With over 400 000 new HIV infections occurring in 2012, South Africa ranks first in HIV incidence in the world, says an HSRC survey.
Publicly waiting for x-rays, privately abandoning all hope
In the state sector, not everyone is equal. Some of us have to pay an arm, a leg and a full working day.
DIY remedies to give up smoking
Half of all SA smokers tried to quit last year –and failed. How can we raise the success rate?
Collective will can curb TB epidemic
Widespread tuberculosis awareness campaigns can rein in its increasing transmission rates.
Contested doctors tariffs on hold
Infighting and competition concerns have seen healthcare guidelines changing constantly.
Man severely beaten for speaking out about his penis amputation
Three people have been arrested after a Pondoland initiate who lost his penis and spoke out about it in public was beaten for "shaming the custom".
Countering TB resistance was futile – but no longer
New drugs are working on XDR-TB – but must be strictly controlled to prevent further resistance.
Gentlemen, let’s talk about HIV
Despite the stereotypes, there is a pressing need for men to play more of a role in HIV support.
Do not take with a pinch of salt, says health deputy
Hundreds of millions of rands in healthcare costs can be saved if South Africans reduce their salt intake, says deputy health minister Gwen Ramakgopa
Motsoaledi launches free HPV vaccine for schoolgirls
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has launched an HPV vaccine programme for grade four girls in all government schools.
Patients before patents, demand health activists
The intellectual property policy, which will allow access to cheaper drugs, has yet to be finalised while patients are dying, say health activists.
Alcohol industry still calls the shots
Policies protect profits but they fail to address alcohol's harmful effects on society.
Violence, pregnant teenagers and booze at De Aar’s end of the world
Alcohol abuse breeds apathy and joblessness, and fuels abuse in an ever more vicious cycle.
Play gives initiates who lost their manhood a voice
A Johannesburg director has taken up the continuing tragedy of botched circumcisions.
No proof that HIV-infected baby was cured
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.