© Copyright Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | PAIA Manual
Did you see your psychologist over Zoom during lockdown? Telemedicine is here to stay
COVID-19 lockdown restrictions meant many therapist offices had to close and cancel in-person appointments. But doctors were able to use videoconferencing to support patients who got anxious, stressed out and depressed.
Online drugs a big turn-off
Despite the risks, many South Africans continue to buy black market aphrodisiacs over the internet.
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.
Read: The preliminary findings of South Africa’s latest HIV household survey
More than four-million people in the country are now on antiretroviral treatment.
‘I skip meals to make my insulin last longer’: The problem with Big Pharma’s...
The price of insulin in the United States will drop dramatically but people in low-income countries, who spend close to 100% of their income on the life-saving medication, won’t benefit.
HIV treatment needs a shift in thinking – researchers
Experts say more focus on early treatment rather than waiting for CD4 counts will dramatically reduce viral replication and new infections.
Report shows SA meat products contain donkey, goat, buffalo
The discovery of horse in meat products sparked outrage across Europe and a new Stellenbosch University report has revealed similar findings in SA.
This injection outperforms a daily pill to prevent HIV infection. Will you use it?
New data shows that a two-monthly injection prevented more HIV infections than when people took a daily HIV prevention pill.
Basson launches bid to force committee recusal
Citing a conflict of interests and an inability to be impartial, "Dr Death" wants the committee conducting the inquiry into his conduct to step down.
[EXCLUSIVE] Gauteng health MEC: Court threats fly over patient deaths
Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu breaks her silence over the department's deadly decision to transfer psychiatric patients.
Bhekisisa journalist scoops impactAfrica award
Reporter Pontsho Pilane has been recognised for her reporting on menstruation.
Has anything changed at Dihlabeng Hospital in Bethlehem?
Exposé spurs flurry of activity, but problems remain.
Of anti-corruption forums and commissions: Is a new Rx for better healthcare on its...
The three C’s: Collusion, competition and corruption. There’ll be a renewed push to safeguard your money when it comes to healthcare, but will it work?
SA boys more at risk of sexual abuse than girls – study
One in three South African boys have experienced some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime.
Should nurses be allowed to hand out psychiatric drugs?
People with HIV have a big chance of battling with mental health problems. At the moment though, only doctors can prescribe psychiatric medicines. Could getting nurses to do this too help people with HIV to stay on their treatment, and so get infection rates down? Mia Malan finds out from a doctor who’s lived through HIV with his patients for the past 20 years.
Fanon, Freire, Thiong’o: Your global health summer reading list
Interested in global health? Check out this recommended reading list of more than 140 books about love, death and — oddly enough — dance.