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In a far-flung district, a night-time ban on shebeens has wiped out violence in a village.

More developing countries are offering sight-saving surgery in their public health systems, but specialist eye surgeons are in short supply.

Situations can get worse for women who are battered by their intimate partners: research now shows they are at higher risk of contracting HIV.

Some residents in rural towns in Mpumalanga have to chose between buying food or going to the doctor.

Having a chronic illness can raise your risk of depression. For diabetics, the blood sugar high and lows of everyday life take an extra toll.

The population assessments of the epidemic in sub-Sahara yields information of benefit to patients and to each nation’s plan of action

When kids at risk of suicide can talk to trained friends & family, they're seven times less likely to die, says one of the world's largest studies.

Rare diseases lead to development of new drugs that, like other rare commodities command high prices.

HIV+ people on ARVs are now living longer lifespans. But the virus's associated diseases could put an unbearable strain on the health system.

Medical apps could drastically improve lives, but can't be accessed by those who need them most.

Researchers have shown that monetary incentives lead to infants being immunised on time.

Solar power, solar electricity and mobile technology are helping to reduce the rate of maternal mortality in Cameroon.

Scandinavian expertise is helping to train top nurses in how to handle difficult pregnancies.

The HPCSA failed to rein in medical aid schemes — now it’s up to the Competition Commission

In the first of a two-part series, a band of doctors set out to reclaim LSD and ecstasy for mental health treatments.

Depression among the elderly is largely overlooked, but exercise can help to counter it.