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South Africa: Health System Blamed for TB Explosion
allAfrica, 6 September 2012
Weaknesses in South Africa's public health system have been cited as being among the reasons tuberculosis has increased four-fold in the last 15 years. Read more »
TB face mask (file photo): The health and wellbeing of South Africans is worsening rather than improving, according to a key indicator.
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A major conference aimed at devising strategies to overcome post-apartheid poverty and inequality in South Africa has been discussing whether South ... see more »
As the country's growth is lagging behind that of many smaller African economies, smallholder agriculture has the potential to alleviate poverty and spur general economic growth, a ... Read more »
Civil society, business and education specialists have formed a education partnership to deal with problems in the school system, a conference has been told. Read more »
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South Africa has one more chance to overcome poverty and inequality, says academic, activist and businesswoman Mamphela Ramphele. "Three strikes and you're out, and we're on the ... Read more »
While in prison, Dudley Lee became sick with tuberculosis. He is now involved in an ongoing court saga against the state over negligence and a violation of human rights. Read more »
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