Bhekisisa

A new proposal guarantees private doctors at least 70% of what they made before the pandemic hit — but it also...

Despite clear evidence they are most at risk, older people are seen as dispensable as younger patients are prioritised in the...

Here’s how tourism services can reopen while protecting their employees and patrons from the coronavirus.

New data shows that a two-monthly injection prevented more HIV infections than when people took a daily HIV prevention pill.

As cases of COVID-19 mount, people are steering clear of clinics and doctors are forced to postpone surgeries to free up beds. If something isn’t done now, there’s slim chance private doctors will have the ability to volunteer for the national response because their jobs — and those of their staff – won’t survive the pandemic.

The more people wear masks, the safer everyone will be, shows this modelling study.

Itching to get your hair and nails done during lockdown? Well, now you can visit your stylist — but make sure...

You can’t visit family members with COVID-19 in hospital. So how do you find out how they’re doing? Mia Malan from the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism documented one woman’s story.

Research suggests that this TB jab could help with more than just TB. Now scientists are testing the vaccine to see if it will help protect the continent from COVID-19.

Hospital porters move around facilities to help transport patients from the moment they’re admitted until they’re discharged. Why do they get...