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Seven out of 10 South African women say that a lack of sexual intimacy in their relationships makes them feel depressed.

Lack of sex leaves women depressed, says survey

Seven out of 10 South African women say that a lack of sexual intimacy in their relationships makes them feel depressed.
As the world continues to grow increasingly dependent on the world of IT and computers

Meet the silent but dangerous pollutant on our block: E-waste

The rise of the IT age means hazardous materials from electronic devices are being released into the environment at an increasing rate.
An estimated 6.8 million people in South Africa are HIV positive.

Vaginal gel won’t protect women against HIV

The search for an anti-HIV microbicide continues, after a new trial has refuted the results of a previous study that found one to be effective.
Substance use and abuse are important factors in the spread of HIV; alcohol and other drugs can lower a person’s inhibitions and create risk factors for transmission.

Drug users run the risk of HIV transmissions

More harm reduction policies and programmes will help reduce dangers of practices such as sharing dirty needles and ‘flashblooding’.
Studies suggest rheumatic heart disease affects 25 in every 1000 South Africans

New vaccine set to greatly reduce prevalence of shingles

Most adults are at risk of contracting the painful viral infection – but until now only a few specialised medicines have been available to treat it.
South Africa legalised abortion decades ago but a lack of information on where to get one and health workers willing to terminate pregnancies still stand between people and safe abortions.

People need to know more about abortion and contraception

A number of fallacious assumptions undermine the effectiveness of measures to prevent or terminate a pregnancy, writes Catriona Macleod.
A group of Free State community health workers alongside HIV lobby group TAC were charged for protesting the poor state of health services in the province.

Community health workers “soldier on” for better health services

Some of the Free State health workers charged for gathering 'illegally' after a services protest accept a plea bargain, but the rest will soldier on.

Moral crusade condemns SA women to die

Backstreet abortion ‘doctors’ profit from stigma as patients are stripped of their dignity – and lives.
A group of Free State community health workers alongside HIV lobby group TAC were charged for protesting the poor state of health services in the province.

Community health workers back in court

Free State healthcare workers say they are being punished for having dared to defy health MEC Benny Malakoane publicly.
Motsoaledi: What the NHI will mean for you - and your tax credits

Doctors ‘operating legally’ after Concourt ruling

Issuing the proclamation led to a situation that could discourage practitioners from providing essential services for fear of criminal sanction.
Wouter Basson and advocate Jaap Cilliers have delayed procedures once more.

Dr Death outfoxes his pursuers

After 14 years of delays, the Health Professions Council should have seen what was coming in the Wouter Basson case.
An application by Wouter Basson for the recusal the committee of HPSCA currently conducting an inquiry into his conduct has failed.

Basson case on hold due to high court application

Wouter Basson's sentencing hearings are on hold until the high court rules on his interdict application on Thursday.
The high court hearing of aparthied-era biological project head Wouter Basson has been postponed.

Basson case postponed over alleged HPCSA conflict of interest

Wouter Basson's lawyers have called for the recusal of an HPCSA committee over suspected involvement in a petition to strike him off the medical roll.
The high court hearing of aparthied-era biological project head Wouter Basson has been postponed.

‘Doctor Death’ and team walk out of HPCSA hearing

Wouter Basson and his legal team walked out of his sentencing hearing to file an urgent interdict at the high court in Pretoria.
Governments will have to snuggle up to private healthcare companies to plug the $300-billion gap they need for universal health coverage.

Surgical weight loss a disadvantage in the job market – study

Women who lose weight after surgery – as opposed to through exercise and diet – are less likely to be employed because of negative perceptions.
A new health and education programme helps sex workers to get access to health services such as HIV counselling and testing

Health project helps sex workers – but rogue cops a problem

The Aids council’s programme is a "big step in the right direction", but abuse by police still needs to be tackled, says an HIV specialist.