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State consolidates HIV treatment
New medicine combines ARVs into one pill, making them easier to supply.
Health matters: Let’s Bhekisisa it
The M&G's new health journalism centre is ready to make its mark, scrutinise and inform.
Health sector cleared for surgery
An industry-wide probe into private healthcare seems likely, but stakeholders fear a witch hunt.
Daily ARV dose ineffective among Africa’s HIV-negative women
According to HIV prevention trial results, the daily use of pills or a vaginal gel does not appear to prevent HIV-infection in African women.
Rape begets rape – SA’s brutal legacy
Studies show that men who themselves are victims are more likely to abuse women.
Report shows SA meat products contain donkey, goat, buffalo
The discovery of horse in meat products sparked outrage across Europe and a new Stellenbosch University report has revealed similar findings in SA.
Immune boosters a risky letdown
Immune boosters should not be substituted for real medication. Yet the claims on their packaging may seduce and persuade consumers.
Gender violence: Creating a new normal for South Africa’s men
The solution lays in addressing 'how we raise our boys' and how we equip parents to be parents. But there's a long way to go.
Drop in infections follows ARVs’ success
ARVs have slowed down the rate of new HIV infections and increased the life expectancy of the general population in rural KZN.
M&G Health Journalism Centre
Bhekisisa aims to improve health reporting not only at the M&G but also at media houses across the continent.
Minister wants to stop patient rip-offs
Mia Malan speaks to the health minister and others in the healthcare sector about the guideline tariffs.
Dummies’ guide to medical tariffs
Health professionals are finding the state's planned guidelines for fees a bitter pill to swallow.
Doctors overcharge, say our readers
"Doctors collude to fix prices and there are too few competent specialists in private practice now."
Government bans ‘unsafe’ baby bottles
A controversial plastic additive is said to affect foetuses and increase the risk of breast cancer.
Dying in the line of duty
The murder of an Mpumalanga doctor on duty has exposed the lax security at public hospitals.
Death in the Free State
The health minister and UNAids are jumping the gun by not consulting activists.All Nanaki Mohajane’s sister, Masentle, wanted to do was to keep her...