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The residents of a Nigerian village had no health services, save for traditional methods, to treat those with a fever and a rash.

Two surveys paint a shocking picture of how East Africans are exposing themselves to the mounting risks of non-communicable diseases.

Abused women from war-torn countries who have fled to SA for safety often face more maltreatment here.

Western anti-immunisation movements have taken root in local communities resulting in some parents refusing to vaccinate their children.

The HPCSA has parted ways with its CEO, COO and head of legal services in light of damning findings by a ministerial task team.

The country's health system is ravaged, but a team of volunteer doctors visit regularly: operating on the desperate and training local medical staff.

Faith healers, psychics, celebrities and others sell their holy water, prayers, bracelets, vitamins and other gimmicks to vulnerable people.

African ministers are taking new steps to provide vaccines for children who don't have access.

One out of every ten Grade 1 learners in some parts of the province have been born with the consequences of their mothers' drinking during pregnancy.

Wouter Basson, who headed the apartheid government's secret chemical and biological warfare project, has failed in his challenge against the HPCSA.

Need to know more about PrEP? Mia Malan talks to Dr Kevin Rebe to answer your questions.

People in rural Nigeria are afraid of being isolated due to their HIV status and don't access treatment.

Those who 'shoot up' have a higher risk of getting infected, but some progressive nations are encouraging drug users to adopt safer habits.

Malaria medication is being accidentally wasted on other conditions.

The buruli ulcer is considered to be a neglected tropical disease but is the third most common bacterial infection after tuberculosis and leprosy.

Selected state clinics will soon provide a pill that can prevent HIV infection to people at high risk of contracting the virus.