Doctors in the HIV field and mothers infected have reacted with doubt to the health minister’s announcement of an "exclusive breastfeeding" policy.
South Africa is one of a handful of countries that have done little to reduce maternal deaths, writes <b>Mia Malan</b>.
South Africans will not have to make contributions to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme — yet.
<strong>Mia Malan</strong> raises some of the most frequently asked questions about the intended national health insurance.
An observation made by many is that government hospitals need to function better for the NHI scheme to work.
The health department has finalised its long-awaited NHI green paper and it will be submitted to Cabinet early next week for "final clearance".
International researchers this week urged African governments and donors to dramatically increase HIV treatment programmes on the continent.
Aaron Motsoaledi has denied allegations that he is trying to "hijack" the appointment of a new registrar to "serve his own agenda".
With the severe effects of the habit on the unborn child now widely known, why do pregnant mothers refuse to give up?
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is being accused of hijacking the process for appointing a new registrar.