Teenage mums need support, not censure

Stigma can ruin the lives of young mothers, but there is support available that can keep their futures bright.

New TB drug regimen on the horizon

Patients with drug resistant TB could benefit from a new drug regimen, which will be tested in clinical trials this year.

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Controversial Messina doctor's medical licence revoked

Mara Kardas-Nelson

Almost a year after the first complaints were filed with the HPCSA about Dr Dube, the Limpopo doctor's medical licence has been stripped.

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Life's precipice puts addiction into perspective

Amy Green

Three drug addicts tell their stories of devastation, desperation and, finally, the long road to recovery.

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Medical negligence claims threaten NHI

Amy Green

Due to the high costs of litigation medical negligence claims could bankrupt a future NHI, say experts.

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Gauteng pays after forced sterilisation for HIV-positive woman

Ina Skosana

The Gauteng health department has agreed to pay almost half-a-million rand to an HIV-positive woman after she was coercively sterilised.

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Getting closure from the other side

Amy Green

Psychics such as John Edward are 'mostly harmless' and often quite helpful to the living, experts say.

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From critical condition to stable

Amy Green

The nation's healthcare system reflects the actions of the ministers responsible for it over the years.

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Men are also 'corrective rape' victims

Angelo Louw

Many men, thanks to social stigmas, are ashamed to report sexual hate crimes – but they are almost as common as they are against lesbians.

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Break the silence on HIV in prison

Emily Keehn

Prisoners are being deprived of treatment, and punished for speaking up about it.

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SA needs rural doctors

Michelle Robinson

Although working conditions are tough in rural areas, doctors need to go where they are most needed, says a medical student.

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TAC 'disappointed' by ANC's approach to condoms in schools

Mia Malan, Ina Skosana

The Treatment Action Campaign has criticised the ANC for what it says is the party's non-commitment to making condoms available at schools.

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Formula for disaster: North West's wasted millions in baby milk

Mmanaledi Mataboge, Ina Skosana

A department spends millions on buying goods, but fails to distribute it and then pays extra to dump it after realising it's past its sell-by date.

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Autism and its uncommon angels

Ina Skosana

Dembe Ndou learned to play piano in no time at all, but simply chatting is a complex challenge.

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Can we end Aids in Africa?

Olive Shisana

While much has been done to end Aids in Africa, more work by governments is necessary to move forward, particularly in SA.

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HIV programme welcomes Motsoaledi's flavoured condoms plan

Sapa

The Higher Education and Training HIV Programme has backed plans to introduce colourful and flavoured condoms to tertiary institutions.

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SA has highest number of new HIV infections worldwide - survey

Mia Malan

With over 400 000 new HIV infections occurring in 2012, South Africa ranks first in HIV incidence in the world, says an HSRC survey.

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Publicly waiting for x-rays, privately abandoning all hope

Ina Skosana

In the state sector, not everyone is equal. Some of us have to pay an arm, a leg and a full working day.

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DIY remedies to give up smoking

Ramatamo Sehoai , Amy Green

Half of all SA smokers tried to quit last year –and failed. How can we raise the success rate?

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