How women who work are held back by a lack of quality daycare in...
The increasingly disjointed nature of life in urban slums means there’s no network of family support for mothers who want to work.
From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists
Here are three tips to help keep your scientific presentations interesting, full of life and not sleep inducing.
African drumming: New rhythm in therapy
Drumming therapy can help to reduce anger and tension and increase a sense of wellbeing.
Young women told: ‘If a man touches you, you’ll get pregnant’
Unintended pregnancies and abortions in Nigeria could be reduced if myths are dispelled and young women have the right information.
Five lessons Nigeria learnt when it clamped down on polio
Success hinges on a number of key factors, ranging from government buy-in to harnessing the support of traditional leaders and civil society.
Solutions-based health reporting to take flight in Africa
With a new donor on board, Bhekisisa will be covering the continent's health issues at source – their new website launches today!
Crack journalistic team driven by the prospect of telling the continent’s stories
With its expansion to the rest Africa, the Bhekisisa health reporting team is growing.
SA must close the immunisation gap that parallels class
Vaccines take centre stage in times of crisis but outside of public health emergencies they do not always get the attention they deserve.
NHI a healthy dose to cure South Africa’s sickly system
Although the scheme's white paper was released at an economically uncertain time, it brings possibilities to those in need.
They suffer the cruelty of our care
SA society continues to betray traumatised young women who spiral into a life of drugs and abuse.
Comment: Mother and child health must improve
Increasing access to health services will prevent many mothers and newborn babies from dying.
Comment: Do we take state help for granted?
SA’s disability allowance eases the financial and emotional burden of people with tuberculosis.
Economic policy: The poor still lose
Rural areas have always been at the bottom of the list when it comes to healthcare and expenditure.
Birth, a measure of progress
Reducing maternal and newborn mortality has to be a priority if Africa is to reach its potential.
NHI: History repeats itself
Universal healthcare schemes traditionally have been met with fierce opposition.