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The nation's healthcare system reflects the actions of the ministers responsible for it over the years.

Prisoners are being deprived of treatment, and punished for speaking up about it.

Many men, thanks to social stigmas, are ashamed to report sexual hate crimes – but they are almost as common as they are against lesbians.

The Treatment Action Campaign has criticised the ANC for what it says is the party's non-commitment to making condoms available at schools.

Dembe Ndou learned to play piano in no time at all, but simply chatting is a complex challenge.

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

With over 400 000 new HIV infections occurring in 2012, South Africa ranks first in HIV incidence in the world, says an HSRC survey.

In the state sector, not everyone is equal. Some of us have to pay an arm, a leg and a full working day.

Half of all SA smokers tried to quit last year –and failed. How can we raise the success rate?

Widespread tuberculosis awareness campaigns can rein in its increasing transmission rates.

Infighting and competition concerns have seen healthcare guidelines changing constantly.

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".

New drugs are working on XDR-TB – but must be strictly controlled to prevent further resistance.

Despite the stereotypes, there is a pressing need for men to play more of a role in HIV support.

Hundreds of millions of rands in healthcare costs can be saved if South Africans reduce their salt intake, says deputy health minister Gwen Ramakgopa

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has launched an HPV vaccine programme for grade four girls in all government schools.