The world governing body for rugby is considering lowering the tackle height to reduce the risk of head injuries
A plagiarism scandal has rocked the sports world and cast fresh doubt over the influence of the industry in research on head injuries. It also stirred up old allegations that sporting bodies have underplayed the risk of an incurable disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy
South Africa plans to roll out treatment for opioid addiction to all government health facilities by 2028, according to a draft of the country’s sixth HIV action plan. Read one person’s story of recovery here
The government is planning to roll out home kits and rapid tests for people who are most at risk
We clarify issues surrounding the measles outbreak and explain who is eligible to get an extra vaccination
The shortage of the version of testosterone used by state facilities and nonprofits has left transgender men in South Africa with few options
Nokwazi Mbambo watched her life wash away in April, and little has changed six months later. The climate change induced floods destroyed her home
Many South Africans don’t have access to psychologists or psychiatrists. Counsellors can relieve this burden but they can’t find work in the public sector
Superbugs are fighting back and our state hospitals don’t have the right specialists or enough funding to stop more germs from becoming untreatable
Codeine is found in mild painkillers and cough syrups, and is sometimes mixed with Sprite or alcohol to make a drink called “lean”.