'An unexpected piece of heaven'

A deep-rural hospital has become a beacon of hope, thanks to dedicated individuals.

Department's debt spells trouble for Gauteng hospitals

A South African medical association says suppliers can't afford to buy equipment for Gauteng hospitals because the health department owes them money.

Improving health through infrastructure

For Thabo Rakoloti, the work the DBSA is doing with the Department of Health could be used as a model for other government departments.

Adcock Ingram vs MCC: A worrying legal battle

Adcock Ingram's battle with the MCC over Synap Forte and similar drugs has cast doubt on the state attorney's capacity to handle legal challenges.

Government bans 'unsafe' baby bottles

A controversial plastic additive is said to affect foetuses and increase the risk of breast cancer.

AG's report reveals dodgy deals in health department

The auditor general's reports reveal almost half of provincial health departments' projects contravene procurement and contracting procedures.

Health minister promises more doctors and nurses

The health department has launched a human resource plan to deal with the public sector's severe lack of doctors and nurses.

Exclusive breastfeeding plan 'impractical'

Doctors in the HIV field and mothers infected have reacted with doubt to the health minister's announcement of an "exclusive breastfeeding" policy.

Healthcare is minister's most critical patient

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's "to do" list is arguably the most daunting of any minister in Cabinet.

Breast is best, says Motsoaledi

Infant formula will no longer be supplied free of charge at government health facilities to mothers who are able to breastfeed.

How SA fails its poor mothers

South Africa is one of a handful of countries that have done little to reduce maternal deaths, writes Mia Malan.

Mismanagement a 'huge problem'

An observation made by many is that government hospitals need to function better for the NHI scheme to work.

Final test for health scheme

The health department has finalised its long-awaited NHI green paper and it will be submitted to Cabinet early next week for "final clearance".

Bodies pile up at Bara morgue

Bodies are piling up in the mortuary at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital owing to a backlog in paupers' burials.

Medical council cries foul at 'interference'

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is being accused of hijacking the process for appointing a new registrar.

HIV response: Simpler is better

About 1.4-million South Africans with HIV/Aids are receiving ARVs -- a figure closer to the target set by the present national strategic plan.

Malaria drug breakthrough

Malaria drug breakthrough MSF calls for drug that could save 200 000 lives a year to be rolled out immediately

Coming clean on our dirty washing

We pay for antibacterial wipes while Third World children die because of a lack of basic sanitation.

Healing hope for brain injury

New research shows that the brain actively works to repair itself after traumatic injury, but subsequent impact can compound the damage.

Hard reality about taking 'soft' drugs

Drug-taking, for many people, conjures up the image of a filthy, emaciated person passed out in a seedy alleyway.

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