Mother’s vow to ‘save one more teen’
Suicides among teenagers are on the rise, but parents can be taught to spot the warning signs.
Winning missive on health centre’s role
We have a winner from last week's letter competition.
Impoverished patients benefit from rejected drug patent
After a seven-year battle, India's government has successfully defended its right to reject drug patents if a medicine doesn't deserve one.
State consolidates HIV treatment
New medicine combines ARVs into one pill, making them easier to supply.
Why has Gauteng run out of ARVs?
Patients go without key drugs as the province and suppliers trade blame for antiretroviral shortages.
Bhekisisa: Help us choose a winner
One of our reader letters will win a one-year digital subscription to the Mail & Guardian. Help us decide who deserves it.
Health matters: Let’s Bhekisisa it
The M&G's new health journalism centre is ready to make its mark, scrutinise and inform.
Funding crisis looms large
HIV counsellors play a vital role in Lesotho's health system, but the money is running out.
‘Smart drugs’ rife at universities
Students are abusing schedule six pills ahead of exams – with the help of their doctors.
TB cannot be kept behind bars
World TB Day is on March 24: We look at plans to curb the disease's spread – in prisons and beyond.
SA should use Brics membership to strengthen research
South Africa has a lot to learn about efficient and effective ways to approach health research and policy, suggests John Ouma-Mugabe.
Health sector cleared for surgery
An industry-wide probe into private healthcare seems likely, but stakeholders fear a witch hunt.
Promoting good health makes cents
The establishment of a health promotion body in SA would save lives — and billions of rands.
Sex life leaving a bad taste in your mouth?
Poor oral hygiene doesn't just affect your gums; it can also lead to impotence.
Letters to the editor
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But when the bough breaks …
‘Baby bins' can mean the difference between life – and death at the bottom of a trash can.