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The HPCSA failed to rein in medical aid schemes — now it’s up to the Competition Commission
Millions are denied morphine that will free them from pain
Markets, attitudes and the war on drugs are the barriers that prevent patients having access to opioid-based pain medication.
We should be allies, not enemies, Gwede Mantashe
An open letter to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.
Truth about cataracts is plain to see: They can be treated
More developing countries are offering sight-saving surgery in their public health systems, but specialist eye surgeons are in short supply.
Feel unsafe? There’s an app for that
With crime rates high and no efficient emergency number available, an app developed by a student aims to make people in Kenya feel safer.
Key institutes keep keen watch on Zika for Africa
The Ebola outbreak on the continent showed how countries with poor health systems are unfit to fight epidemics.
Dying in the line of duty
The murder of an Mpumalanga doctor on duty has exposed the lax security at public hospitals.
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.
Motsoaledi: “TB advocates should learn from their HIV colleagues”.
The health minister has stressed the importance of improving tuberculosis treatment so as to help mitigate the drastic impact of TB-HIV co-infection.
New TB drug regimen on the horizon
Patients with drug resistant TB could benefit from a new drug regimen, which will be tested in clinical trials this year.
Free State’s ‘collapsing’ health dept needs help, stat
The TAC and Section27 say their investigation into the province's health department shows it needs urgent intervention by three state ministries.
Camp closure is next health crisis
Sending Dadaab's refugees back to Somalia will become the next health emergency.
[WATCH] Zweli Mkhize presents the health budget and the National Health Insurance Bill
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize introduces the National Health Insurance Bill, which will create a central healthcare fund overseen by his office.
Talks on clear-cut solutions to circumcision initiated
Doctors and traditional leaders have begun negotiating to allow doctors to assist with circumcisions to reduce initiation-related deaths and injuries.
Health workers reject deal to drop ‘night vigil’ charges
The Free State government had them arrested during a protest against their dismissal, now the workers say they will fight the charges in court.
Preventative care will lower costs
Better-quality primary healthcare would result in lower medical aid premiums.