September 17
South Africa: Confronting Stigma Head-On, Capetonians Shona and Vic Have Been Transforming Lives
Shona McDonald and Vic McKinney want society's 'invisible' people to be seen. Read more »
September 11
South Africa: We Should Be Spreading the Word About Suicide Among Teens, Experts Urge
On World Suicide Prevention Day, experts emphasise the need for early intervention and proactive mental health measures to combat rising teen suicide rates. The South African… Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Teen Suicide Crisis in Schools Sparks Call for Urgent Action
A disturbing number of suicides among school learners and staff underscores the critical need for robust mental health support in schools. Anxiety, depression, bullying and online… Read more »
September 02
South Africa: Domestic Workers' Mental Health Is On the Decline in South Africa - We Need an Empathy Audit
Even after identifying that a mental health problem has been triggered, what access to mental healthcare is realistically available when it is even difficult for the middle class… Read more »
August 25
South Africa: SIU Saves Health Departments R3bn in Medico-Legal Claims, but Hawks Yet to Act
The SIU has saved provincial health departments more than R3-billion in medical malpractice claims, but the Hawks say that so far they are only 'investigating and sharing notes as… Read more »
August 19
South Africa: Unlocking the True Value of Women's Work in School Nutrition
This Women's Month -- 30 years since the end of apartheid -- demands meaningful change. We need to shift from words to action. Recognising the work of the women who feed the… Read more »
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 »
August 20
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 »
August 15
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 »
August 18
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 »
August 16
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 »
August 06
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 »
August 05
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 »
August 04
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 »
July 31
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 »
July 30
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 »
July 28
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 »
July 26
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 »
July 24
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 »
July 23
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 »
July 24
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 »
July 15
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 »