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Why Covid likely won’t change the plight of community health workers

Coronavirus Joan Van Dyk - 2 Nov 2020

In the absence of action from the health department, South Africa’s community health workers are once again having to fight for their rights, with a nationwide strike planned from 9 November.

Collusion in private hospitals

Article Thando Maeko - 4 Oct 2019

A report has criticised the sector but experts warn that the status quo will likely remain

Brian Hlongwa steps down as ANC chief whip in Gauteng legislature

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 30 Oct 2018

Hlongwa was implicated in a report by the SIU into corrupt activities to the tune of R1.2-billion during his tenure as health MEC

A very sick health dept

Article Editorial - 22 Jun 2018

'Cue the now all-too-familiar pattern of patronage — houses, overseas trips, spa treatments'

Listeriosis: Mind the regulatory gap

Article Lynley Donnelly - 9 Mar 2018

The regulations and management of food safety standards need to be overhauled, say experts

Health department frustrates medical graduates waiting for internships

Article Shaazia Ebrahim - 18 Apr 2017

In the first of a series on doctors who have graduated but are struggling to find an internship, The Daily Vox speaks to Joanne Cunniffe-Miller.

Abortion turns into a nightmare

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Sep 2014

Personal beliefs sometimes collide with healthcare providers’ professional responsibilities.

Fifth postponement in MEC Malakoane’s corruption case

Article Bhekisisa Team - 27 Aug 2014

Activists have expressed frustration at the corruption trial of Free State MEC Benny Malakoane being postponed for the fifth time.

Hlongwa allegations taken to ANC’s integrity committee

Article Sapa - 28 Jul 2014

Allegations of corruption involving ANC Gauteng Chief Whip Brian Hlongwa have been referred to the party's integrity committee.

Free State’s ‘collapsing’ health dept needs help, stat

Article Mia Malan - 20 Jun 2014

The TAC and Section27 say their investigation into the province's health department shows it needs urgent intervention by three state ministries.

Survey: Does the health department owe you money?

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Feb 2014

Does the health department owe you money as a supplier or servicer provider? We want to know about your experiences. Survey closes on Wednesday, 10am.

Report suggests ARV and TB drug supply woes a ‘national crisis’

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2013

At least in one in every five public health facilities in the country has run out of HIV and/or TB drugs in the last two months, says a report.

Comment: A blueprint for recovery

Article Trudy Thomas & Bhekisisa Team - 11 Sep 2013

The situation in the Eastern Cape health department is a "full-blown catastrophe", writes Trudy Thomas.

Fact: Children have sex – Motsoaledi

Article Mia Malan - 19 Jun 2013

Denial should not stand in the way of the provision of sexual health services at schools, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

Doctors overcharge, say our readers

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Feb 2013

The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> asked readers what they think of doctors' tariffs in a survey on M&G Online.

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