#AIDS2016: Children’s hospice becomes place of hope in the era of HIV treatment
ARVs have transformed Cotlands hospice from a place for the dying into a childcare centre where the living thrive.
Long queues tell Zimbabwe’s story of economic crisis and failing healthcare
Many people can no longer afford hospital treatment and medication, and the number of those with medical aid has fallen by a third.
Six weighty figures to watch: The SA and global obesity epidemic in numbers
Numbers don't lie: A new report shows how people across the world keep piling on the kilos.
HIV-prevention pill: The deeply personal journey of a male sex worker in Kenya
A pill dispenser with an electronic cap monitors daily adherence to a regimen that may curb HIV among sex workers – and in broader society.
The mentally ill are not alone in Kenya
There are too few psychiatrists, so a foundation is using a Canadian model to rehabilitate people.
Water-fed gardens in Malawi ward off starvation – for now
The government's focus on small-scale irrigation has given hope and sustenance to some districts.
Juba’s water vendors make a living, but it’s a cut-throat business
Water pumped from the Nile is the only option for 98% of the residents of South Sudan's capital.
South Sudan: From war to water crisis
The start of the rainy season in the war-torn country could spell a cholera outbreak.
Is codeine Africa’s drug of choice?
Common cough, flu and pain medicines can be addictive. Codeine addiction is an increasingly well-known problem in South Africa.
Cruel dilemma: To terminate or not to terminate
The joy of motherhood is killed by a moral and ethical dilemma when doctors advise termination of a pregnancy.
Kibera’s ‘flying toilets’ flushed out by peepoo bags
Peepoo bags and drop-off points give those living in Nairobi's Kibera a hygienic and safe solution to dealing with human waste.
Libya’s war kills little children in need of heart surgery
The country's health system is ravaged, but a team of volunteer doctors visit regularly: operating on the desperate and training local medical staff.
‘I’ve taken control of my life by taking the HIV prevention pill’
A revolutionary antiretroviral prophylaxis is helping all people, no matter their sexual orientation. A cheaper generic will soon be on the shelves.
Solar power, text messages fight maternal deaths in rural Cameroon
Solar power, solar electricity and mobile technology are helping to reduce the rate of maternal mortality in Cameroon.
Youth-friendly sexual health clinics put Ugandans at ease
Clinics dedicated to young people are ideal but the poor nation struggles to provide at least a basic service for those who can't access them.
Save a little money, save a little life
A grassroots Ugandan health initiative has significantly reduced maternal deaths.