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Sick miners are ‘left with nothing’
Miners with silicosis and TB are entitled to a small payout, but don't claim because they are kept in the dark about their rights.
Physician, don’t fool yourself – Motsoaledi replies to NHI criticism
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi describes Dr Chris Archer's criticism of the national health insurance as ignorant at best.
Rape, murder and indifference
The government must stop paying mere lip service to rooting out gender-based violence.
Dr Harry Surtie Hospital: Double-edged sword of technology
If the new Dr Harry Surtie Hospital has all the latest tech, why are patients complaining?
Help is at hand for connected moms
Simple phone services are stepping in to help women who can't seek clinical advice in person.
Crack team to probe private health costs
Practitioners in the private heatlthcare industry have welcomed the Competition Commission panel members who will lead the inquiry into the sector.
Meditation takes on medication
New research has shown that the 'practice of mindfulness meditation' can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Private sector lags in HIV testing
Government facilities are trumping their larnier colleagues in providing HIV services.
100-million young lives saved by aid
Aid may often be criticised, but it works, says the Gates Foundation.
Operation by cellphone light: Bara bosses blamed
Poor management at Bara hospital left doctors with no choice but to operate on a patient using only the light from cellphones and iPads, says Sama.
Healthcare heroes heal the system
Clinical associates are changing the medical sector by freeing up doctors to do more.
How to wean moms off the bottle
Women in South Africa are waking up to the dangers posed by fetal alcohol syndrome.
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.
Transplants, tragedy and the true kindness of strangers
Organ donations are rare in SA: donors and the specialists needed to do transplants are few. But awareness increases as more lives are being saved.
A healthy reaction to vigorous journalism
Bhekisisa looks back at, and follows up on, some of the most popular and impactful stories of 2013.
Health professionals smacked on the wrist
Patient Jasper Hoon is critical about the low maximum sanction the council can administer on doctors who provide insufficient care.