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Nurses and doctors are 'forced' to treat non-residents, but such care is too often perilous.

Experts say the vast sum spent by Sylvia Lucas on unhealthy food is indicative of a big fat problem.

Successes in the battle against infectious diseases are offset by chronic, noncommunicable illnesses.

Government has raised concerns that the health system may buckle under the pressure of both HIV and non-communicable diseases - a dual epidemic.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a recent survey is proof that SA should be concerned with the prevalence of chronic conditions in the country.

A report released by health activists details mismanagement and shortages in Mthatha.

Rehabilitation plans for the thousands of people with disabilities must be included in the NHI.

The establishment of a health promotion body in SA would save lives — and billions of rands.

Poor oral hygiene doesn't just affect your gums; it can also lead to impotence.

Aids kills more people prematurely in SA than another other disease – in sharp contrast to two decades ago, which set them at just 12%.

Allocations for healthcare are set from an inequitable base that predates 1994. This means that rural areas continue to be inadequately provided for in the government's budget.

A controversial plastic additive is said to affect foetuses and increase the risk of breast cancer.