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Protests, progress and performance: Here’s what it takes to clean up a provincial health...
In 2018, protests over alleged corruption in the North West health department literally set the province on fire. Cabinet eventually put six of the province's departments under administration. Here's an inside look from the woman tasked with cleaning house at the provincial health department.
#AIDS2016: Yes, Helen Zille racism and inequality do fuel the spread of HIV
The Western Cape premier should know that inequality, not just science, lies at the root of the Aids epidemic.
My controversial 100kg revolution
Santie Pretorius details her weight loss journey, which included surgery, in a new book.
Will the National Health Insurance Bill go far enough to prevent corruption?
The National Health Insurance Bill was released on 8 August but a look at how well our mothers – and our finances – do in the public health sector does not bode well. Uncover the figures and the power structures that will shape the future of healthcare in South Africa.
Good health without the fear of ruin
Twenty years after the genocide, Rwanda’s health system is showing drastic improvements.
Gates Foundation makes ‘Big Bet’ for the future
Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates released their annual letter on Thursday. In it, they predict what the world would look like by 2030.
Why Africa needs PrEP: A two-in-one pill to prevent HIV infection
Truvada, which contains two antiretrovirals, reduces the risk of HIV infection with up to 96%.
Will South Africa reach its 90-90-90 HIV targets?
The country has made progress with its plans to prevent, treat and monitor HIV but still has a long way to go.
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.
The rise of anti-vaxxer bots: Fake news is going viral — it’s bad for...
How do you outrun a lie when science shows misinformation spreads faster than fact?
Men are also ‘corrective rape’ victims
Many men, thanks to social stigmas, are ashamed to report sexual hate crimes – but they are almost as common as they are against lesbians.
South Africa may not have enough doctors to fight COVID-19. But we could be...
South Africa will need more healthcare workers if cases of the new coronavirus mount. Here's how the country could add thousands in just a matter of weeks.
Why does HIV kill more men than women?
In 2016, 60% of women of 15 years or older living with HIV were on treatment. Less than half their male peers could say the same.
We can achieve a TB-free South Africa, but it’s time to pick up the...
Today, SA is seeing fewer new TB cases and deaths than ever before.
Free State breaks the backbone of basic care for the destitute
The Mma Mokoenas of community health still dispense help despite having been dismissed.
Six ways ARVs can help to end Aids by 2030
Science knows more than ever about how to use HIV treatment to prevent new infections but will it be enough to end Aids?