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Mo Bros face the figures – and it’s going to be a close shave
Will local facial hair campaigners be able to raise more than last year's R7-million for men's health issues?
The little blue bounce lifts our love up where it belongs
Rekindling the sexual fire of a once passionate marriage has sparked a deeper emotional link.
HIV infections in children under five down by over three quarters
A study has found that child-focused interventions have significantly reduced HIV-infection rates in children under the age of five.
Common sense needed in HIV fight
A recent international Aids conference lacked input from those living with the HI virus.
Working too hard: Social grants stretched thin within a failing system
The country’s child grant is failing to deliver social justice because it is doing more than what it is meant to do, says research.
Workers’ warning – slouching can reduce mental performance
Learning how to sit properly and taking "microbreaks" is vital when it comes to avoiding muscular imbalances.
Exercise your mind and lose weight
Being conscious of good eating habits goes a long way towards winning the battle of the bulge.
Africa-China alliance can only benefit healthcare
China has reduced childhood deaths and illness from diseases that were once widespread.
Report suggests ARV and TB drug supply woes a ‘national crisis’
At least in one in every five public health facilities in the country has run out of HIV and/or TB drugs in the last two months, says a report.
Member ignorance the lifeblood of medical schemes
Many medical schemes rely on the ignorance of their members, who buy more expensive cover than they may need, for their very survival.
Solutions-based health reporting to take flight in Africa
With a new donor on board, Bhekisisa will be covering the continent's health issues at source – their new website launches today!
How Gordhan’s expenditure cuts could affect health targets
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s "careful control of the wage Bill" will impact negatively on health service delivery, says a health economist.
McCord Hospital board contests Nehawu court interdict to stall closure
The National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union has claimed that an interim court interdict has been granted, despite others rejecting this.
Polio cases could be wiped out within 12 months, says World Health Organisation
With just nine cases of the virus so far this year – in Pakistan and Afghanistan – the WHO is confident the battle against polio is nearly won.