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Cancer Crisis: Where are South Africa’s radiation oncologists? Find out
Everyone knows about KZN's cancer crisis but no one is talking about the other provinces that operate on just one radiation oncologist — or less.
One in three sex workers surveyed report being sexually abused by police
Sex workers tell of being tortured, including being beaten with sjamboks.
Should government health schemes pay for infertility treatment?
"Women are blamed for infertility when, in fact, as we know from research, it is quite often on the man’s side.”
#Listeriosis: Meet the family that lost two loved ones
Long before red flags were raised, this family fell victim to listeriosis. And this week, tragedy has struck again.
The Ronald McDonald socks aside … How serious is Cyril about South Africans’ health?
The new commander-in-chief has made promises, but how likely is he to deliver?
#Budget2018: Cuts to medical aid tax credits begin
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba didn’t cut state subsidies for private medical aid members outright but your pocket may still feel the pinch
Can government employees kiss those above-inflation increases goodbye?
Picketing doctors and nurses in Limpopo could be just a taste of what's to come as unions and government prepare to head to the bargaining table.
Can you turn yourself into a broccoli-loving, marathon-running genius?
We used to believe our brains couldn’t be changed. Now we believe they can – if we want it enough. But is that true?
#LifeEsidimeni: Did Qedani Mahlangu send patients to their deaths for political gain?
The former Gauteng Health MEC is expected to take the stand on Monday when she will finally face irate families who are tired of waiting for answers.
Women forced into sex to pay hospital bills, study says
Patients too poor to settle medical debts are chained to drain pipes, starved and abused in health centres across parts of Africa.
ANC looks to axe medical aid tax credits, expand National Health Insurance
The ruling party says it’s time to get serious about funding and rolling out South Africa's universal access to healthcare plan.
What free education could cost us
Saturday’s surprise announcement could be the latest blow to the country’s bid for better healthcare.
When there was no list of free abortion clinics, we made our own. Here’s...
How we found the country's 'missing' abortion providers – and mapped contraception services too.Bhekisisa has created #SizaMap, South Africa's first searchable map of free abortion providers....
We’re launching new medical schools but will we have jobs for their graduates?
The future of South Africa's doctors rests on provincial purses.
Cancer treatment waiting times in KZN increase by almost 30% as services stall
Cancer patients are waiting up to nine months for treatment, says the South African Human Rights Commission.
Will you lose your medical aid tax credits in 2018?
But if we want everyone to get quality care, something will have to give and it may not be your money, warn experts.