When it comes to vaccines, there really is safety in numbers. Here’s why
Turns out it takes a village to raise a child but also to protect them.
South Africa on the cusp of HIV vaccine breakthrough
Recently the first participants in the HVTN 702 study received jabs of a vaccine that could stop HIV in its tracks
It’s time to stop treating sexual violence as just coincidental to HIV infections
A national policy on sexual assault has been in draft form for years. Now, the country now has the chance to put survivors of sexual violence first.
A cautionary tale to young doctors looking to take on medicine’s culture of abuse
In 2016, Yumna Moosa took to social media to rally young doctors against medicine's culture of bullying. Now, she's not sure she'd do it again.
Memoirs of an activist: ‘The real heroes of the HIV struggle are still unknown’
In a new book, Mark Heywood reflects on love, justice and haunting lessons from the past.
A false sense of safety? Why ending the COVID pandemic doesn’t stop with vaccines
The world was able to develop COVID-19 vaccines in just over a year. But much more needs to be done before we can end the pandemic.
The price of aid: Who is watching whom?
When governments fail and health systems falter, aid agencies take over. But who holds them accountable?
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The health department responds to Bhekisisa’s HIV testing article: ‘Services are adequate’
Earlier this month we published some of the damning results from a leaked report on the state of HIV testing in South Africa. Here’s...
Show us the data: Bhekisisa responds to #BigTobacco
Dear Tisa, you have a point but we’ve got a reason to be wary.
Sex, soccer and social media
A Nigerian and a Kenyan use social media and the football pitch to discuss contraceptives and stop pregnancy.
Are foreigners really entitled to free healthcare in South Africa?
Recent national and Gauteng memos demanding all foreign patients pay in full for services likely fell foul of the law.
A slow death: Are Israeli forces instituting a deliberate campaign to maim in Gaza?
There’s something distinctly cynical about Israel’s targeting of people’s legs in Palestine’s march for freedom.
A sight for sore eyes: Teachers test pupils’ eyes to keep them in school
Children need more than books to flourish at school. De-worming may be one of the most cost-effective ways to increase school participation in Africa.
Pushing up daisies – by becoming compost? How you can choose a greener death
Mainstream methods of burial need to be left in the past as they take a toll on climate change. According to researchers, leaving the body to naturally break down its organic matter until a heap of soil is all that’s left, should be more accessible.
Obesity weighs heavily on Africa’s meagre resources
Big Food is just one driving force behind unhealthy eating, and strategies are needed to cut the high cost of associated diseases.
Breast is best: Exclusive breastfeeding could turn Africa’s child mortality tide
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death in under-fives, but there’s a simple — and free — solution that could save lives.