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‘My neighbour murdered nearly all of my family, but now we are friends’
Thanks to a pioneering project survivors and perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide now live side by side in 'reconciliation villages'.
Will strikes pit the rights of doctors against those of their patients?
The quest for better working conditions leaves striking doctors with a tough decision but they might not have to choose.
Looking to invest in health? Here’s how to make the most of it
Every dollar spent on vaccines brings a 16-fold return on investment — and up to $44 for every dollar if broader benefits are taken into account.
As if HIV treatment never happened and time stood still
In SA, HIV infection is no longer a death sentence but in countries like the Democratic Republic Congo, it's as if treatment never happened.
Could this country be among the world’s best for refugees?
Many Ugandans were once refugees themselves. Now, they are 'paying back the good' and making their country one of the best in the world for refugees.
Bugs on the menu as palm weevil protein hits the pan
Larvae may not be to everyone's taste but they could be key to easing food shortages and boosting farmers' incomes.
Viruses, vaccines and superbugs: The biggest health stories of 2016
This year wasn’t pretty but from its ashes may rise important scientific advances that could change the course of history.
Breast is best: Exclusive breastfeeding could turn Africa’s child mortality tide
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death in under-fives, but there’s a simple — and free — solution that could save lives.
Almost 400 000 Congolese have been vaccinated against yellow fever in just a few...
After the outbreak of the virus in Angola, medical teams are frantically working in the Democratic Republic of Congo to halt its spread.
Refugees ripped off at state hospitals
Poor people who have fled their countries are expected to pay steep rates for treatment at government hospitals in Gauteng.
What can we learn from Angola’s yellow fever outbreak?
The country's yellow fever outbreak is a timely reminder that African countries can't get complacent with their vaccination efforts.
‘The baby fell, but I just kept running’
Refugees can flee their countries, but they can't escape the trauma of war.
DRC to SA: No escape from rape’s war
Abused women from war-torn countries who have fled to SA for safety often face more maltreatment here.
African leaders step up to the plate to narrow immunisation gaps
African ministers are taking new steps to provide vaccines for children who don't have access.
Why over-treating malaria in Africa is a problem, and how it can be stopped
Malaria medication is being accidentally wasted on other conditions.
Yellow fever vaccines diverted to help stem Angolan epidemic
The World Health Organisation says more than 200 people have died there since January and that there is a need to ramp up production of vaccines.