South Africa: Son of Sekhukhuneland - - Why Aaron Motsoaledi Won't Let Go of the NHI

When our profile writer, Sean Christie, asked Aaron Motsoaledi for a form of life story share, South Africa's health minister responded with a swift biographical flyover. But… Read more »

South Africa: Getting Anti-HIV Pills, Jabs From Your Pharmacy Could Help Slow New Infections - Why Is It Not Allowed in SA?

Since July 2023, a small revolution has been taking place at Mays Chemist in Melville, Johannesburg that could make a real difference to HIV prevention in South Africa. But because… Read more »

South Africa: A Dose of Their Own Medicine - - Should SA Force Big Drugmakers to Let Others Make Insulin Pens Too?

Novo Nordisk's deal with local manufacturer Aspen to produce insulin in vials aims to supply the diabetes treatment for Africa, but critics say it doesn't deal with the real issue:… Read more »

South Africa: Tholeni, the Eastern Cape's 'Village of Death', Gets a Much-Needed Infusion of Hope

After a mother killed her children and herself because they were starving, the government and Gift of the Givers stepped in and started feeding schemes that have changed the face… Read more »

Africa: Mpox Outbreak in Africa Was Neglected, and Could Now Turn Into the Next Global Pandemic

The World Health Organization has now declared the current upsurge of mpox in central Africa a public health emergency of international concern. This is the highest alert level for… Read more »

South Africa: Almost 100 Girls Aged Between 10 and 14 Have Given Birth in the Eastern Cape Since April

Eastern Cape schools continue to battle with high numbers of teenage pregnancies, with more than 4,000 girls aged between 10 and 19 having given birth at public healthcare… Read more »

South Africa: Tensions At Zithulele Hospital Boil Over As Eastern Cape Community Protests Against Loss of Doctor

There are fears of a mass exodus of clinical staff after an unprecedented strike at Zithulele Hospital, in rural Eastern Cape, to keep a senior doctor in their hospital led to the… Read more »

South Africa: Respected Eastern Cape Health Chief Rolene Wagner Returns to Post After Govt 'Intervention'

The former head of the Eastern Cape Department of Health, Dr Rolene Wagner, will return to the position on Tuesday as the Office of the Premier stages a major intervention to… Read more »

South Africa: Health Department Calls for Vigilance As Mpox Outbreak Cases Rise to 24, Death Toll At Three

The Department of Health has appealed for 'ongoing public vigilance', as the number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in South Africa climbs to 24. This article is free to… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Department of Health Underspends Staggering R1.1bn of Its Annual Budget

The chair of the health committee in the provincial legislature said the department had failed to spend its budget due to issues with financial controls and poor planning. Read more »

South Africa: 'I Don't Want Pity, I Want Radiation' - How Gauteng Health Department Failed Cancer Patient Thato Moncho

With a pep in her step, a spark in her eyes and a wicked sense of humour, one would not think that Thato Moncho has endured a years-long battle not only with progressive cancer,… Read more »

South Africa: Rabies Outbreak in Cape Fur Seals - Navigating a New South African Reality

The recent discovery of rabies in seals has sent a shockwave through the ocean-users' community. Is this the missing puzzle piece that could explain their behavioural change? Read more »

South Africa: What Would It Take to Turn National Health Insurance Into Universal Healthcare?

The 2019 report of Health Market Inquiry shows that South Africa's private healthcare overservices its clients, offers variable patient experiences, and varying quality of care.… Read more »

South Africa: An Inspired Sanitary Product Idea Spawned At Bathhurst's Big Pineapple

Candy Androliakos was motivated by the elderly residents of an old-age home to produce an eco-friendly, quality and affordable product that wasn't going to end up in landfills or… Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi Slams Response to Medical Certificates of Need High Court Ruling As 'Propaganda' Against NHI

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, said he was deeply concerned about the high court ruling declaring a part of the National Health Act unconstitutional. The relevant… Read more »

South Africa: Judge Rules Health Legislation Unconstitutional in 'Major Blow to NHI Idea'

Health legislation that would require doctors and health practitioners to obtain a 'certificate of need' before being allowed to practise in a particular area has been declared… Read more »

South Africa: Collaborative Research Project Explores Links Between Placental Events and Adverse Birth Outcomes

Does ill health start in the placenta? This question lies at the heart of a new research project to find a simple blood test that can predict premature birth. Read more »

Africa: Is the International Aids Conference Advancing Equity and Equality in the Quest to End Aids?

Treatment Action Campaign and partner health rights organisation have taken an unprecedented decision to boycott the 25th International Aids Conference, currently under way in… Read more »

South Africa: The Urgent Need for Abazalisikazi - Indigenous Midwives - As Part of Rural Healthcare

There should be a way for indigenous midwives to be recognised and allowed to complement the national health system. They are physically closest to the people and usually the first… Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi Punts NHI As Public Health 'Equaliser', While DA Tones Down Criticism of Bill

The DA has softened its stance on legally challenging the National Health Insurance Bill, saying it will look to the GNU to address 'the issue of the NHI'. Read more »

South Africa: Top Gauteng Hospital Appointments Queried After Public Protector Finding

The Gauteng Department of Health says it will take measures to monitor whether hospital managers are qualified for the job after a Public Protector finding on the former Tembisa… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Mpox Outbreak Cases Rise to 20, Death Toll At Three

The Department of Health said on Thursday that South Africa had recorded 20 cases of mpox since May, with three deaths. However, 15 of those 20 people had since received a clean… Read more »

South Africa: Woman Wins Seven-Year Legal Battle Against Ex-Partner Who Knowingly Infected Her With HIV

When Sergeant Lina Antoinette Ndishishi first reported to the police that her ex-partner had knowingly infected her with HIV, she was told she was wasting her time as the case… Read more »

South Africa: US FDA Approves Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave a green light to Eli Lilly's LLY.N donanemab for patients with early Alzheimer's, making it the second approved drug for… Read more »

South Africa: 'NHI Is His Hammer' - Mixed Feelings As Aaron Motsoaledi Returns to the Health Ministry

While some members of South Africa's medical fraternity and civil society advocates were cautiously optimistic about the return of Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as Minister of Health, some… Read more »