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Tens of thousands of children may starve to death in Boko Haram-affected areas
The conflict has left health services and agriculture in shambles. Unicef says it has just 13% of the money it needs to stave off deaths.
Death knell for cancer research
The state has pulled its funding of studies on the disease, retarding progress on a cure.
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.
Election promises: ActionSA
Governments have the power to decide whether people live or die when it comes to health. On 29 May your vote will determine how well South Africa’s post-election government will look after your health. We’ve launched a series of analyses to break down what parties say they will do to fix the country’s health system.
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?
Election promises: Al Jama-ah
Governments have the power to decide whether people live or die when it comes to health. On 29 May your vote will determine how well South Africa’s post-election government will look after your health. We’ve launched a series of analyses to break down what parties say they will do to fix the country’s health system.
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.
Common sense needed in HIV fight
A recent international Aids conference lacked input from those living with the HI virus.
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.
Workers’ warning – slouching can reduce mental performance
Learning how to sit properly and taking "microbreaks" is vital when it comes to avoiding muscular imbalances.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.