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A task team set up by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has found the HPCSA has failed to function effectively.

Excluding refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented people in public health programmes is likely to have far-reaching implications for global COVID vaccination roll-outs.

After being awarded damages, distraught families want more: the former Gauteng Health MEC must face criminal charges.

The M&G's health centre reaps a Gates foundation reward for making a difference.

Female condoms have sensualised sexual health thanks to the increased tactility of new materials.

A health department official, based on data from 1998, has claimed a third of South African women have a child by the age of 19 but does it hold true?

Life-saving medicines are out of reach for many patients but a World Health Organisation meeting held in Johannesburg this week could change that.

The majority of incidents took place on social networks but there were also a high number of cases that involved text messages.

The virus’ resurgence, this time in a city of more than one-million people could set the scene for a fast-spreading disaster.

Women in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo are allegedly being asked for sexual favours in exchange for Ebola treatment.

Ramadan is meant to be a calm, spiritual time, but headaches triggered by fasting can ruin this special observance for many. Learn how to handle them.

The former Gauteng Health MEC is expected to take the stand on Monday when she will finally face irate families who are tired of waiting for answers.

Kenyans protest against police brutality during the coronavirus pandemic

Families say many are still waiting for results of autopsies performed last year.

A little extra money in young women's homes can go a long way towards protecting them from HIV infection. So can a little bit of concern.

South Africa could become one of a growing number of countries that require plain packaging for cigarettes.