© Copyright Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | PAIA Manual
Long queues tell Zimbabwe’s story of economic crisis and failing healthcare
Many people can no longer afford hospital treatment and medication, and the number of those with medical aid has fallen by a third.
South African Aids council stands by national sex worker plan
Human rights and access to healthcare remain paramount in the country's response.
This agreement could be South Africa’s answer for an affordable COVID-19 vaccine. But there’s...
When COVID-19 vaccines come onto the market, poorer countries will have to compete with wealthier ones, who can pay more, for access. Will it help if lower and middle-income countries pool their funds and order vaccines in bulk?
Burn them — Here’s what happens to expired COVID vaccines
Vaccines don’t last forever. When they reach their expiration date, the jabs need to be disposed of in a way that ensures they aren’t retrievable. A waste management company explains how this is done.
Radical transformation begins with fixing how we fund healthcare in remote areas
Once slices of the healthcare funding pie are dished out to provinces, there is little control over how this money is spent to benefit the rural poor.
The sugar tax is working. Now double it
While the world focuses its attention on COVID-19, there is another illness draining the health system’s resources – diabetes. The cost of diabetes-related blindness and kidney failures is being overlooked too, these health advocates say.
New virus, old wounds: Frontline COVID-19 workers demand better pay
Would you risk your life for R 3 500? These community health workers have been doing just that for years.
[EXCLUSIVE] Motsoaledi: ‘I can’t prevent health crises because my hands are tied’
“Whenever there is a crisis, I’m called in to solve them, but I don’t have the legal mechanism to prevent them,” says minister.
Saving baby Zia from a rare disease
A procedure new to SA has allowed a young mother to give part of her liver to save her son.
Truth has prevailed, says Basson victim’s wife
Family members of victims of Wouter Basson have expressed relief that the apartheid-era doctor has been found guilty after a six-year trial.
Blood clots can be fatal – look out for the warning signs
Many people are dying preventable deaths from pulmonary embolisms or deep-vein thrombosis. Increased awareness can help reduce the toll.
Bhekisisa journalism fellowships
Bhekisisa's first fellowship is coming to end and fellow, Sydney Masinga, speaks about his experience. If you're an interested journalist apply now.
Tshwane men to get the HIV prevention pill
By June, the health department will know more about how to roll out Truvada nationally to men who have sex with men.
New breast-feeding policy for HIV moms pays off
Exclusive breast-feeding, introduced in line with WHO guidelines, has proven safe for babies if the mother is on antiretroviral treatment.
Could we mass-produce HIV immunity?
One tiny protein may hold the secret to ending the HIV pandemic.
Show us the data: Bhekisisa responds to #BigTobacco
Dear Tisa, you have a point but we’ve got a reason to be wary.