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Why would young, single African women not take free drugs that could potentially save them from contracting a life-threatening infection?

‘Baby bins' can mean the difference between life – and death at the bottom of a trash can.

A global squabble over property rights could see the price of medicine soar in poor countries.

Aids kills more people prematurely in SA than another other disease – in sharp contrast to two decades ago, which set them at just 12%.

According to HIV prevention trial results, the daily use of pills or a vaginal gel does not appear to prevent HIV-infection in African women.

The long-acting implant contraceptive Jadelle is being made available at 50% of its original price to women in developing countries.

Studies show that men who themselves are victims are more likely to abuse women.

Allocations for healthcare are set from an inequitable base that predates 1994. This means that rural areas continue to be inadequately provided for in the government's budget.

The discovery of horse in meat products sparked outrage across Europe and a new Stellenbosch University report has revealed similar findings in SA.

However much we abhor the idea, the choice is personal and should be respected.

Immune boosters should not be substituted for real medication. Yet the claims on their packaging may seduce and persuade consumers.

The solution lays in addressing 'how we raise our boys' and how we equip parents to be parents. But there's a long way to go.

ARVs have slowed down the rate of new HIV infections and increased the life expectancy of the general population in rural KZN.

Bhekisisa aims to improve health reporting not only at the M&G but also at media houses across the continent.

Mia Malan speaks to the health minister and others in the healthcare sector about the guideline tariffs.

Health professionals are finding the state's planned guidelines for fees a bitter pill to swallow.