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Rent arrears have shut a clinic's doors – just 500m from the Free State health MEC's office.

Did the former MEC move from playing the blame game to playing the victim?

Photojournalist, Seif Kousmate, photographed and interviewed current and former slaves in Mauritania and got imprisoned by police in the process.

The South African department of health's free condoms go head-to-head with the name brand competition.

Bhekisisa just wrapped up its first online event, which was presented in partnership with the South African Health Technologies Advocacy Coalition. Here are a few things we learned along the way about reaching our readers during the coronavirus lockdown. 

South Africa’s expansion of social grants during lockdown was a good move — new evidence shows such cash transfers are effective in reducing food insecurity. But the country may need more of these and may also have to increase their amounts.

The health ombudsman, Malegapuru Makgoba released findings on complaints with regards Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Saving lives — and losing them — may be all in a day's work for health workers, but if you think it doesn't take its toll, listen to these doctors.

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

What does the inside of a vaccination centre look like and how do nurses administer the jab that goes into your arm? We show you the vials, syringes and vaccinators — and explain the science behind it.

In a grim news cycle, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s announcement yesterday that the country is evaluating rapid tests for the new coronavirus is something to celebrate.

Free State healthcare workers say they are being punished for having dared to defy health MEC Benny Malakoane publicly.

A simple practice that benefits all newborns is also bringing down mortality rates.

Ugandan campaigners are warned they will break the country's anti-homosexuality law if they open the safe space.

A dearth of mental health professionals is leading some people to get creative about counselling.

Getting parents more involved in childcare is good for a child’s health and prospects in life. South Africa needs to get with the programme.