Western anti-immunisation movements have taken root in local communities resulting in some parents refusing to vaccinate their children.
One out of every ten Grade 1 learners in some parts of the province have been born with the consequences of their mothers’ drinking during pregnancy.
Those who ‘shoot up’ have a higher risk of getting infected, but some progressive nations are encouraging drug users to adopt safer habits.
Introduce harm-reduction and HIV programmes – especially for heroin users – before it’s too late.
There is a big move afoot to alert SADC members to the concessions on intellectual property rights that they can take advantage of.
A grassroots Ugandan health initiative has significantly reduced maternal deaths.
Civil society bodies are meeting education officials to formulate an urgent response to the shortage of tools and teachers for the visually impaired.
Women said they couldn’t afford to boil water and cook, so a local inventor rolled up his sleeves.
Groundbreaking technology could revolutionise the future for the blind – but the exorbitant costs make it inaccessible.
A desperate South African breast cancer patient pleaded with the United Nations (UN) on Thursday to help her access a drug that can save her life.