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Diet and lack of exercise main reasons for dramatic rise in diabetes
The first World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Diabetes report says that diabetes has increased globally, and the disease claims more lives yearly.
Hospital under observation
State officials have visited Dihlabeng and the Free State health MEC says he will follow suit.
Bhekisisa journalists score big at Vodacom awards
Bhekisisa staff scoop regional awards aimed at recognising feature writing and burgeoning young talent within the field
[ICYMI] President Cyril Ramaphosa extends coronavirus lockdown until end of April
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Limpopo HIV testing kit shortage may put rape survivors at risk
Health department admits HIV testing kits ran low, but says kits were reshuffled between facilities and provinces to avoid stock-outs.
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.
Is there a formula for academic success?
Studies show the odds are stacked against learners from poorer backgrounds, so why do some succeed where others fail?
What free education could cost us
Saturday’s surprise announcement could be the latest blow to the country’s bid for better healthcare.
Are you a COVID-19 health worker? We’d like to tell your story
Whether you work in a hospital in the epicentre of South Africa’s COVID-19 outbreak in Cape Town or a clinic in the rural Eastern...
HPCSA ignores recommendations of ministerial task team
The "dysfunctional" Health Professions Council of South Africa will not act immediately on recommendations made by Aaron Motsoaledi's task team.
Activists fear a pharmaceutical plot is at play
The department of trade and industry has yet to finalise patent reforms, raising questions that cheaper medication could be blocked intentionally.
The antismoking lobby says e-cigarettes should fall under the same act as ‘normal’ cigarettes
The Electronic-cigarette Association of South Africa has labelled the government's attempts to regulate the devices as a cop-out.
#LifeEsidimeni: Patients still missing after deadly move from state care
Gauteng health department hopes to avoid legal battle as more bodies are discovered.
ARV plan bounces back
The hunt is on for a new private sector partner with the expertise to set up a drug-making plan.
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.
Unions, laboratory services to hold last-minute negotiations ahead of strike
Unions say they will not accept anything less than 7.3% wage increases.