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Ina Skosana
Ina Skosana was a health reporter at Bhekisisa, the Mail & Guardian’s centre for health journalism, from 2013 to 2017.
Will my medical expenses get paid if I become suicidal?
Medical aids cover far less for psychiatric illnesses than they do for physical ailments.
Unearthing the salt hidden in your diet
Some of your favourite comfort food could be concealing a killer.
Why South Africa is sad – and getting sadder
War-torn Somalia spent more than two decades without a working Parliament, so why are Somalis happier than South Africans?
Where to get a safe, free abortion in SA
No national database of legal abortion providers in South Africa existed – so we made one.
When is an abortion legal?
Find out when you can terminate a pregnancy and who should be doing it.
‘It didn’t take long for [the fetus] to come out. There was a human-like form.’
Left with little choice, many women turn to illegal abortionists to terminate their pregnancies.
Less than 7% of health facilities nationwide offer abortions – Amnesty International
In some provinces, safe, free abortions may only be provided at about 260 public facilities.
Five ways to reduce your risk of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of all cancers in black men. Find out how to protect yourself and the ones you love.
‘If it wasn’t for them I would have died:’ How community health workers save lives
Ethiopia’s rural health extension workers have helped halve the country’s child death rate.
Male breast cancer stays hidden
When Thami Mabuza found a lump in his chest, he never could have imagined it was breast cancer.
[From our archives] More married women than singles have abortions
Nearly 90% of terminations of pregnancies are performed in developing countries such as South Africa and Nigeria.
A group of doctors is breaking down barriers one dot at a time
Looking for a doctor who is non-judgmental about your sexuality? Look no further the yellow dot doctors, they have seen it all
How to choose a medical aid plan
Are you thinking of switching medical aid options? If so, read this first.
#SowetoMarathon: Why this prostate cancer survivor is running today
A marathon runner with prostate cancer uses his skill to promote awareness and encourage testing.
Depression during pregnancy may leave kids with a legacy of developmental problems
Mothers battling depression may need help forming the early crucial bonds that will affect children’s relationships throughout their lives.