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Researchers recognise the need to change HIV prevention technologies to suit different lifestyles.

Available data shows significantly higher investment by public and philanthropic institutions in TB research than by the pharmaceutical industry.

Bhekisisa just wrapped up its first online event, which was presented in partnership with the South African Health Technologies Advocacy Coalition. Here are a few things we learned along the way about reaching our readers during the coronavirus lockdown. 

Former Health MEC ​Qedani Mahlangu is implicated in deadly mismanagement but still survives to be elected into the Provincial Executive Committee.

A new study has found that your kitchen counter is more likely to be contaminated by disease-causing bacteria than the handle of your toilet.

Civil society bodies are meeting education officials to formulate an urgent response to the shortage of tools and teachers for the visually impaired.

In a TAC march, workers in the province's crisis-hit health sector say they will hold a night vigil every Wednesday until demands are met.

While much has been done to end Aids in Africa, more work by governments is necessary to move forward, particularly in SA.

Gauteng health department suspends its chief financial officer following allegations of irregularities in departmental procurement processes.

General anaesthetic is supposed to make surgery painless. Now there’s evidence that one person in 20 may be awake when doctors think they’re under.

South Africa has the means and opportunity to keep its healthcare professionals.

Patients go without key drugs as the province and suppliers trade blame for antiretroviral shortages.

Bhekisisa looks back at, and follows up on, some of the most popular and impactful stories of 2013.

Despite increased efforts to improve child and maternal health, countries are still lagging behind in meeting their Millennium Development Goals.

Larvae may not be to everyone's taste but they could be key to easing food shortages and boosting farmers' incomes.

Eleven Gauteng health employees were singled out for censure. Now, only two have been suspended and garnered an alleged R1.3-million in wages.