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How to tell if your child has autism
What do you do if you suspect your child has autism? We answer these and other questions about the disorder.
[WATCH] The long-awaited ECHO Trial results are released
For 25 years, scientists have wondered whether the Depo-Provera could increase people’s risk of contracting HIV. Today, we find out if it does.
Close to death, but ‘no medication for foreigners’
Many refugees flee their own war-torn countries to find safety in South Africa. But the country is not the safe haven they think it will be.
[WATCH] eThembeni residents living in excrement: ‘We are citizens too’
It's been over two months since a sewage pipe burst, leaving people living in this area to face serious health hazards. But the City of Cape Town is unwilling to assist.
[VIDEO] Paw patrol: These pooches are helping put child abusers behind bars
For child victims of sexual abuse, testifying in court can be scary and traumatic. Turns out, our furry friends may be able to help. Watch this video and find out more.
Giving deaf babies the gift of language
Amy Green speaks to Carla Zille, a deaf mentor at Hi Hopes, about the importance of early intervention for the development of language in children.
The new tests on the block: South Africa adds a new COVID test to...
Increasing the amount of testing for COVID-19 is the best way to see how widespread the outbreak is. South Africa recently approved its third kind of coronavirus test — an antigen test. But how does it work and what sets it apart from the others on offer?
[WATCH] Would you use reusable pads?
Reusable pads are cheaper and better for the environment, but are you willing to try them?
Health Hub | Tips to convince a friend to get vaccinated and unpacking the...
Gender-based violence and femicide continue to make headlines during women's month. This episode of the Health Hub looks at data behind the killings of women.
Tampon tax: What’s the big deal?
Why are people who menstruate forced to spend at least R40 000 on sanitary products in their lifetime?
[WATCH] Born before 1986? Here’s how to get a COVID vaccine without an appointment
We look at who can get a COVID vaccine under phase two of South Africa’s national roll-out, what happens when you walk into a site and how the cost of shots are covered.
See what the world’s largest HIV programme is planning
Our Laura Lopez Gonzalez takes you inside SA's national HIV and TB plan in just two minutes.
[WATCH] A dummy’s guide to COVID vaccine approvals
South Africa’s medicine regulator is working to approve COVID-19 vaccines quickly, but the process won’t skip any important steps.
Want to influence policy? Here’s how to write an op-ed
Bhekisisa editor Mia Malan gives tips on how to write health comment pieces without putting your reader to sleep.
[WATCH] What are breakthrough infections?
There is a small chance you can get COVID after being vaccinated. But you should still get the jab. We break down the what, why and how of COVID-19 breakthrough infections.
Six things you should know about rabies
To mark World Rabies Day, here are six things you probably don't know about the disease.