Features

Dangerous myths persist about people living with albinism, but a community in Malawi has had enough.

This July, Greek islands were far from idyllic. In fact, people working in the tourism industry there say it was hell. With raging wildfires and surging temperatures, the effects of climate change are hitting home.

Instead of the care she sought, a vulnerable patient found further distress in a PE hospital.

Here's the story of the Treatment Action Campaign or how a handful of people created a global movement that changed the world.

A mother's love led her to South Africa to find a school for her son with autism.

In South Africa, two outbreaks are colliding and one thing may shape the future of both.

How we found the country's 'missing' abortion providers – and mapped contraception services too.Bhekisisa has created #SizaMap, South Africa's first searchable map of free abortion providers....

We feature four HIV positive women in their 40s who fit the profile of a typical M&G reader.

Think child marriages only happen in far off countries? Think again.

In 2017, Lesotho became the first African country to legalise cannabis. Nearly six years later, the industry is yet to change the country’s fortunes.

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

An ambitious project to map the human brain has vast medical potential – if it's possible.

Could a new manmade concoction of mundane odours stop malaria?

Stereotyping prevents men who sleep with other men from accessing proper treatment and prevention of HIV infection.

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

Choosing between eating & bleeding through your uniform has a cost. Take a look at the reality behind the budget in this one from our archives.