The minister insists there is no problem, but too many health centre cupboards are bare.
Several cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, or "walking" pneumonia, have recently been reported in Johannesburg.
Poor training of nurses may have led to severe reactions to a new contraceptive device.
Johannes Mnguni believes his wife would still be alive if a Mpumalanga clinic had done its job.
The HIV and TB epidemics are being exacerbated by a chronic shortage of health workers in prisons.
HIV-positive pregnant women get sound advice from mothers who can empathise.
The petition in question was initiated by the People’s Health Movement, not the South African Medical Association or the Rural Doctors Association.
Citing a conflict of interests and an inability to be impartial, "Dr Death" wants the committee conducting the inquiry into his conduct to step down.
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More harm reduction policies and programmes will help reduce dangers of practices such as sharing dirty needles and ‘flashblooding’.
Most adults are at risk of contracting the painful viral infection – but until now only a few specialised medicines have been available to treat it.