Why science & research can be hard to swallow: The giant hamburger of trust
The scientific process is like a hamburger. By examining the quality of each ingredient, you can see how good the end product is. You wouldn’t want mouldy bread or wilted lettuce ruining a perfectly good meal — and similarly you don’t want bad science ruining what could otherwise be a perfectly good vaccine. We look at whether Sputnik V could make it onto the menu.
No cloth mask, no entry: Rules for restaurants, hotels and casinos under level 3...
Here’s how tourism services can reopen while protecting their employees and patrons from the coronavirus.
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Nearing the second peak under lockdown Level 3: Here are the rules
Following the festive season, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to deal with the rising number of coronavirus infections. Find out the latest developments in South Africa’s planned response to the epidemic.
Asked and answered: Six things you need to know about the new COVID variant...
In December 2020, scientists announced that a new variant of the coronavirus had been identified in South Africa. Here's a look at what we've learnt in the past month about the new variant that is driving the country's second wave of infections.
People without medical aid can now do walk-ins at private sites. How does it...
The health department has issued new guidance on how South Africa’s COVID vaccination sites should handle “walk-ins”. We unpack the document from how it works to who is covered.
The ABCs of grief – and when to get help
Thousands of South Africans may already be mourning the loss of their loved ones as the COVID-19 death toll rises. Here’s what to expect....
Reopening South Africa’s Universities
What students and staff can expect as South Africa’s higher education institutions reopen their lecture venues and campuses.
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‘Your life is altered, but it’s not the end’: Life with HIV, stigma and...
The dark days of the HIV pandemic are over, but patients still face social stigma and emotional distress that can push them to stop...
How to play professional sports during #COVID-19
South Africa’s sportsmen and women return to the field, but spectators still cheer from home. And, the latest to-do list for sports bodies.
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How to bury someone who died of COVID-19
The health department has released directives outlining how patients who succumbed to COVID-19 are to be handled and buried.
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The SHINE trial – hope for shorter, kinder TB treatment for children
Preliminary findings from the SHINE trial for children with non-severe TB have been released. What do the results mean for young patients? Watch the...
Five tips for reporting on medical negligence – without getting into legal trouble yourself
Between understanding medical terminology and decoding legal documents, reporting on negligence cases can be complicated. A media lawyer shares her expert tips for journalists.
How epidemics like COVID-19 increase violence against women and children
When crises hit, gender-roles can not only influence who gets care and when, but also who bears the brunt of violence during emergencies, argues...
After the ECHO trial: World Health Organisation updates guidance on contraception
'A woman’s risk of HIV does not restrict her contraceptive choice', say new guidelines released today in the wake of recent findings that the...
‘This could be a game changer’: What you need to know about the eight-weekly...
Finally, a better HIV prevention choice for women. Here’s what we know about cabotegravir and what we don’t.
Coronavirus testing criteria: A quick reference for South African healthcare workers
An updated version of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases’ (NICD) reference guide for health workers testing for the new coronavirus.