Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe
Every year thousands of women die of cervical cancer, caused by the human papillomavirus. Gynaecologic oncologist Langanani Mbodi explains to Mia Malan what can be done
The Earth is getting hotter and extreme weather events are becoming more common. It’s bad news for all aspects of our lives
Private pharmacies to join the management of antiretroviral treatment programme, making it easier for those who need the life-long medicine
These two positions will oversee user and service provider management and healthcare benefits and provider payment design
In the latest episode of Bhekisisa’s monthly TV show, Health Beat, Mia Malan spoke to public health researcher Susan Goldstein about how regulations about how foods are sold can help to prevent obesity
When sex work is not a criminal offence, workers are much safer because they can report crimes against them to the police
Mia Malan interviews Deputy Justice Minister, John Jeffery, and United Nations special rapporteur on the right to health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, about what’s next for sex workers
Family planning and the resulting demographic dividend are easier to achieve when men join the contraception conversation.
ARV drug dolutegravir will become the go-to drug in all treatment plans next year. Here are 7 things you should know