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Politicians and industry experts say that partnerships between the public and private sectors may solve the doctor and nurse shortages in SA.

Bhekisisa director Mia Malan speaks on The Science Inside show about ARV shortages on Voice of Wits radio station.

State officials have visited Dihlabeng and the Free State health MEC says he will follow suit.

Some countries, such as Tanzania and Madagascar, have issued statements saying they do not have plans to vaccinate their populations against COVID-19. Find out what this means for the global effort to contain the pandemic.

For many of us, holiday time is drinking time, but shouldn't we be giving our booze-bods a break?

An estimated average of 15% of staff are absent on any given day - and only one in three people who do not go to work are actually physically ill.

The first World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Diabetes report says that diabetes has increased globally, and the disease claims more lives yearly.

The pair continues to survive politically despite being implicated in deadly mismanagement and graft during their tenures as Gauteng health MECs.

The rise of the IT age means hazardous materials from electronic devices are being released into the environment at an increasing rate.

The hunt is on for a new private sector partner with the expertise to set up a drug-making plan.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a recent survey is proof that SA should be concerned with the prevalence of chronic conditions in the country.

The party cannot substantiate claims it made before Parliament in March, finds Africa Check.

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The Mail & Guardian's health centre, Bhekisisa, joins the World Health Organisation in raising awareness about TB on World TB Day on March 24.

Gauteng health department hopes to avoid legal battle as more bodies are discovered.

The "dysfunctional" Health Professions Council of South Africa will not act immediately on recommendations made by Aaron Motsoaledi's task team.