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Infodemic to infowar: The circus of disinformation will spin on

Health Nechama Brodie - 18 Dec 2020

More people have died in South Africa from Covid-19 than have been murdered. This hasn’t stopped a misinformation pandemic from trying to misrepresent that reality

Crime and medicine: How to keep criminals out of our hospitals

Article Nelisiwe Msomi - 27 Aug 2019

There may be no quick fix to making our hospitals safer, but there may be one simple place to start

Abortion: SA must speak up

Article Colleen Lowe Morna - 28 Sep 2018

Our country has a duty to ensure women’s rights are protected here and in the region

Bhekisisa scoops top health journalism award – again

Article Bhekisisa Team Author - 26 May 2016

Health editor Mia Malan wins top honour for the second time at Discovery's annual awards ceremony.

Ndua’s stove keeps a lid on cholera in Kenya

Article Bhekisisa Team - 31 Mar 2016

Women said they couldn't afford to boil water and cook, so a local inventor rolled up his sleeves.

M&G joins #UnmaskStigma TB awareness campaign

Article Mia Malan - 22 Mar 2016

The Mail & Guardian's health centre, Bhekisisa, joins the World Health Organisation in raising awareness about TB on World TB Day on March 24.

Quick urine TB test a life-saver, but only in certain cases

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Mar 2016

There are fears that, because the LAM measure is easily administered, it could be used when conditions call for more detailed analysis.

Mobile tech: A malaria-fighting secret weapon for Africa?

Videos Staff Reporter - 10 Mar 2016

Is mobile technology the malaria-fighting secret weapon Africa’s been waiting for?

From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2016

Here are three tips to help keep your scientific presentations interesting, full of life and not sleep inducing.

No cause for panic stations over SA Zika case, says expert

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Feb 2016

Health authorities say the visitor diagnosed with the mosquito-spread virus has recovered and there is minimal likelihood of a local outbreak.

Bhekisisa is hiring

Article Bhekisisa Team Author - 7 Oct 2015

We are looking for a health news editor to join the team as we expand our reporting to Africa. Applications close on October 30.

Bhekisisa scoops awards

Article Staff Reporter & Bhekisisa Team - 29 May 2014

Bhekisisa, the Mail & Guardian's health desk, bagged four awards at the Discovery Health Journalism Awards on Wednesday night.

Bhekisisa on the cutting edge in Mpumalanga

Article Mercedes Sayagues - 15 May 2014

Mpumalanga-based journalists discovered a new circumcision device, called PrePex, at a Bhekisisa media training event on Monday.

Bhekisisa is looking for a health journalism fellow

Article Staff Reporter & Bhekisisa Team - 17 Feb 2014

Bhekisisa has a vacancy for a fellow from an SADC country - a working journalist who would like to hone their health journalism skills.

Bhekisisa journalism fellowships

Article Staff Reporter & Bhekisisa Team - 12 Jul 2013

Bhekisisa's first fellowship is coming to end and fellow, Sydney Masinga, speaks about his experience. If you're an interested journalist apply now.

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