School feeding schemes help to grow young minds
Studies show that feeding programmes at schools not only reduce stunting, but also combat obesity and lead to increased enrolment in schools.
TB drug priced out of reach
A promising new TB drug is now on the market but doctors say it's been priced out of reach.
How the death of two Ugandan mothers is helping entrench the right to health...
The case has already contributed to improved jurisprudence on socioeconomic rights in Uganda
NHI funding details absent from budget speech
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has not yet revealed how the government will fund its National Insurance scheme.
ARV-infused vaginal ring significantly lowers HIV infections
Trials have found that vaginal rings containing an antiretroviral drug could more than halve women's chances of contracting HIV if used consistently.
No cause for panic stations over SA Zika case, says expert
Health authorities say the visitor diagnosed with the mosquito-spread virus has recovered and there is minimal likelihood of a local outbreak.
Key institutes keep keen watch on Zika for Africa
The Ebola outbreak on the continent showed how countries with poor health systems are unfit to fight epidemics.
New state-run pharmaceutical company to produce ARVs by 2019
South Africa will soon get its own facility to make tablets to treat HIV and other ailments.
Mpumalanga’s health is failing – but it won’t take its medicine
Poor management and leadership instability lead to R2-billion in irregular expenditure.
Health MEC’s deadly PR parade
As Benny Malakoane showed off progress in Free State, 317 patients were left in the dark over their cancer status.
Epidemics on the horizon if threats not addressed – MSF
Doctors Without Borders has stressed the critical importance of adequate investment into the prevention of diseases such as Ebola and cholera.
Motsoaledi strikes back at NHI critics
But the Free Market Foundation maintains the plan will cost the state more than it raises in taxes.
Motsoaledi accused of trying to control private health prices
The director of the Free Market Foundation suggests that an inquiry into private healthcare was deceptively orchestrated by the health minister.
Exercise your mind and lose weight
Being conscious of good eating habits goes a long way towards winning the battle of the bulge.
Nursing SA back to health
The government has set several commendable goals but will have to improve its delivery.
HPCSA ignores recommendations of ministerial task team
The "dysfunctional" Health Professions Council of South Africa will not act immediately on recommendations made by Aaron Motsoaledi's task team.