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HIV researchers, citizens must be part of decisions
If the progress we see today is anything to go by, it means we are closer than ever to having an HIV vaccine.
Malawi’s sick prisons: Inmates go hungry as budgets dwindle and food prices soar
As a food crisis unfolds in the country, prisons lack money to purchase even simple food stuffs such as maize flour and beans.
How Zambia is beating malaria
A decade ago, most countries used only localised strategies. But Zambia decided to make bed nets, insecticides, and drugs available nationwide.
Physician, don’t fool yourself – Motsoaledi replies to NHI criticism
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi describes Dr Chris Archer's criticism of the national health insurance as ignorant at best.
What your doctor is thinking when they say, ‘I’m afraid I have some bad...
Doctors have turned to scientific studies for guidance on talking with patients, but the results have largely left them guessing.
SA lawyers: Motsoaledi, we’re not the reason gynaes won’t deliver babies
Werksmans Attorneys' Neil Kirby hits back at claims that unscrupulous lawyers are driving doctors out of business.
Folly and fortitude: What sets good and bad leaders apart in the COVID-19 era?
A country's coronavirus response is only as good as its president, writes Lawrence Hamilton. So how does South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa measure up?
Abortion: Government to get tougher on doctors with moral objections
Draft guidelines will look to balance a doctor or nurse's right recuse themselves from performing abortions with a person's right to choose.
Paying it forward: South Africa’s law should give all fathers and adoptive parents paid...
Getting parents more involved in childcare is good for a child’s health and prospects in life. South Africa needs to get with the programme.
HIV treatment: Where are the men?
Our failure to adequately engage men with health services reduces the effectiveness of the many impressive, new HIV prevention breakthroughs.
Health or human rights? False dichotomy could fuel a resurgence in forced HIV testing
More than three decades ago, HIV activists fought against mandatory testing. Now an old battle is finding new life.
These countries medically prescribe heroin, should SA follow suit?
It’s time that evidence, not stigma, drive SA’s drug policies.
Curing a sick system: Doctors and nurses must speak out for patients and themselves
Medicine shouldn’t be the only thing on the books at our medical schools. Here are some tips for healthcare workers to handle abuse.
#AIDS2016: Youth will lead the way to an Aids-free generation – Ramaphosa
Education and opportunity are key to stemming the tide of HIV in South Africa's young women.
If HIV denialists have not been pardoned, why should the DA excuse Helen Zille?
Aids has taught South Africans why denialism can't be tolerated – whether it comes from Thabo Mbeki or Helen Zille.
Bhekisisa: Our health journalism centre is here
The Mail & Guardian has launched its health journalism centre, Bhekisisa. You can find all the details here.