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#TeamBhekisisa: Corn cakes & lead poisoning: Spend a day with reporter Jesse Copelyn
How does Jesse Copelyn decide on the topics of his articles? Find out here.
Birth control: Which one’s best for you?
Former Bhekisisa reporter, Amy Green, explains what the top five forms of contraception on the continent are, and why.
#AIDS2016: How can HIV self-testing benefit those living in rural areas?
HIV self-testing empowers many in rural areas to know their status without having to travel long distances to get to a clinic.
Procurement, policy and partnerships: Pandemic lessons for the NHI
Watch the livestreamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEtZ3keH7A8About the webinarSouth Africa’s plans for a National Health Insurance (NHI) may have drifted out of public consciousness as the country’s focus...
[VIDEO] The COVID vaccine side-effect guide: Here’s what you ought to know
Watch this short video if you're unsure about what to expect after you get your COVID jab.
[WATCH] Why is the tobacco industry comparing vapes to HIV treatment?
Public health experts agree with the vaping lobby that smokers need more help to quit. They disagree, however, with the industry’s argument that imposing a sin tax on vapour products will lead down a similar path as the state-sanctioned Aids denialism of former President Thabo Mbeki’s administration.
[ICYMI] President Ramaphosa announces social, economic relief measures during COVID-19 outbreak
President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted economic and social relief measures for people in South Africa amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
[VIDEO] One, two, three, buy! Here’s who is in charge of buying medications in...
South Africa’s public hospitals and clinics won’t be getting a new COVID-19 treatment called molnupiravir. The tablets have regulatory approval but they aren’t the right fit for the country.
[WATCH] Sangoma: Why I take ARVs
Prudence Mabele, a sangoma and one of the founding members of the TAC, is adamant that ARVs are imperative to the survival of HIV positive people.
Pills for bills: Now you can get your medication at an ATM near you
South Africa has become the first country in the world to introduce ATM-like machines that dispense medicine instead of money.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF4WVRSF6gg&t=14sRead more: These ATMs have...
[WATCH] Why preventing TB could be as easy as 1, 2, 3HP
In April, South Africa is expected to roll out a new and easier way to prevent the leading cause of natural death in the country to four districts. Find out what you need to know.
[ICYMI] Ramaphosa announces 21-day national lockdown to stem coronavirus outbreak
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation. Many wonder whether he will announce a lockdown to prevent more coronavirus cases.
Heroin withdrawals: Could this drug be the answer?
Programmes letting people swap illegal highs for medications are popping up all over the country. Here’s how they work.
[ICYMI] ‘The virus is adapting to us’: New COVID variant spreads 50% faster, no...
Scientists explained the make-up of a new COVID variant, 501V.2, and its potential impact on South Africa's COVID-19 response, during a health department briefing...
[WATCH] COVID vaccines – Pfizer fast facts
Are you one of the people in line for South Africa’s COVID vaccination roll-out? Brush up on your knowledge of the Pfizer vaccine.
[WATCH] Phindi on dating, sex and being born with HIV
Youth delegate at the world Aids conference Phindile Sithole-Spong talks about reclaiming her sexuality after learning she was born with HIV.