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How undercover police infiltrated a criminal network that spent years hiding behind a curtain of shelf companies, Swiss bank accounts and pseudonyms.

Africa Check debunks a bogus news story spreading myths about medical male circumcision after Bhekisisa sounds the alarm.

The US remains one of the leading funders of global health but will this change on president-elect Donald Trump’s watch?

Are you thinking of switching medical aid options? If so, read this first.

Bhekisisa reporter Pontsho Pilane and M&G financial reporter Lisa Steyn nab top prizes at national journalism awards

GPs working in the National Health Insurance’s biggest pilot site say they won't stay because of drug stock-outs, staff shortages and long queues

Life-saving HIV drugs were allegedly diverted from Africa's public health system to sell in Europe.

The size of South Africa's super-sized sweet tooth may be over-stated

Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu breaks her silence over the department's deadly decision to transfer psychiatric patients.

As the country’s landmark euthanasia case heads to the appeal court, lawyers argue that keeping the practice illegal could violate the Bill of Rights

Most of the country’s medical schools say final-year medical students will write exams

Did you know? Good care is out there in public and private hospitals, but check your medical aid

Bhekisisa staff scoop regional awards aimed at recognising feature writing and burgeoning young talent within the field

Mothers battling depression may need help forming the early crucial bonds that will affect children's relationships throughout their lives.

Police often use tear gas as a method of crowd control. Here are some tips to keep safe when those tear gas canisters start flying from our archives.

Malan won for her long-form piece, “Diepsloot: Where men think it’s their right to rape.”