SCORE: C The Department of Health earns a C this year. Unlike previous years of total decline, the department hit major targets, particularly in its massive HIV and TB programs. By ensuring 96% of people with HIV know their status, South Africa remains a global leader in epidemic control. However, this grade reflects a department […]
The Human Rights Commission and legal experts say the Constitution, the National Health Act, the UN Refugee Convention and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights obligate South Africa to provide basic healthcare to all people in its borders
The presidency intervened, saying there should be more stakeholder consultation and public participation in the formulation of new regulations
Industry groups and experts are demanding the department of health withdraw its prohibition on foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp
The latest gut punch arrived earlier this month with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetting a blanket ban on edible cannabis products
A study has found that artificial intelligence apps need to include data sets and traditional practices
Failures in infrastructure, maintenance and governance are contributing to maternal and neonatal deaths in the province
Early and unintended pregnancies remain a critical challenge in South Africa, significantly impacting the health, education and socioeconomic prospects of girls
The provincial health department ordered the schools to shut their doors after about 100 pupils were infected with the virus, as well as influenza B
Unregulated tariffs and the lack of low-cost benefit schemes drive up the price of medical aid premiums, causing patients to feel the pain
South Africa has close to 700 medical doctors who haven’t been able to find a job in the public sector since qualifying
But there are still not enough vacancies for junior doctors, according to the minister
The department has tried to turn the health system around but it’s plagued by inefficiency, staff shortages, dismal leadership and governance failures
The Nomakhayas of Nqileni in the Eastern Cape give us a case study to replicate
The health department says ViiV Healthcare’s nonprofit price for its anti-HIV jab, CAB-LA, is four times what it can pay
The TikTok influencer was arrested on Sunday night at the Helen Joseph Hospital for impersonating a medical practitioner
Minister blames shortages in the public health sector on budget constraints and the fact that doctors are reluctant to work in rural areas
Shame and stigma, as well as the lack of facilities, are barriers to healing, experts say
City officials this week started raiding buildings that have been hijacked in an effort to curb illegal occupation
Crucial police work is being neglected, cases drag on for years and accused rapists walk the streets, rape survivor support groups say
But the public has been warned to remain vigilant
People who rely on public health facilities say the scheme is just way for the government to avoid dealing with the hard problems
Maja appeared in the specialised commercial crimes court on charges of corruption
Three cases in Gauteng were imported or import-related from Malawi but the increasing number of locally acquired cases is raising concerns
Joe Phaahla said no one needing emergency care should be turned away from health facilities, as had happened during the strike
Health facility entangled in tax fraud, licence bribery and bogus qualifications imbroglios
They should be in hospitals but because of system failures they languish in jails. Mothers tell of their suffering
Health department aims to make healthier food choices easier as part of this year’s National Nutrition Week
Several public health facilities have exhausted their 12-month supply of diesel and oil as nationwide load-shedding persists
The Trafficking in Persons report says Cuba benefits financially from its ‘coercive’ labour export programmes to 66 countries
Disease detected in a 30 year old male who had no history of travel, contact tracing underway to identify any additional linked cases
South Africa is training more doctors than ever but there isn’t enough money to employ them, leaving about 14% of hospital posts for doctors vacant and 20% at clinics in 2021