Latest articles on Health

Battery acid, cassava sticks and clothes hangers: We must end the global gag rule

Africa Nelly Munyasia & Womba Wanki - 2 Dec 2020

COMMENT: The US’s global gag rule blocks funding to any foreign NGOS that perform abortions, except in very limited cases. The Biden-Harris administration must rescind it

Africa study finds three million new genetic variations

Opinion Zané Lombard - 24 Nov 2020

The findings have wide relevance, from learning more about African history and migration to specific variants of people’s health

Eskom’s emissions are not compatible with the South African constitution

Thought Leader Timothy Lloyd - 20 Nov 2020

The government must not cave to Eskom’s demand that it be exempt from air pollution rules. Furthermore, the power utility needs to stay true to the principles of its own just transition strategy

Six injections a year could stop new HIV infections

Africa Laura López González - 16 Nov 2020

New research from seven countries in Africa signals the future of HIV prevention — but what can it learn from its past?

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.

WHO’s flawed vaccine plan means well

Coronavirus Khaya Sithole - 1 Oct 2020

Drug companies can be forced to ‘help’ competitors when it’s in the public interest. The WHO seeks a similar strategy for a Covid vaccine

The cost of Covid: 25 years of progress, halted

Africa Simon Allison - 16 Sep 2020

Development has been set back by two decades, says the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report

South Africa may be ageing as a society – but we can live better, longer

Opinion Mosima Mabunda - 15 Sep 2020

Statistically, our population is classified as one that is ageing rapidly. There are ways to ensure that we go into our retirement years healthier, fitter and more cognisant

‘Pro-family’ campaigners ignore pregnant women dying during Covid lockdowns

Africa Arya Karijo & Lydia Namubiru - 10 Sep 2020

Conservative groups are fighting efforts to expand African women’s access to healthcare. Do they care about women all the time, or only when they’re procreating?

Stronger tobacco control regulation will reduce harm

Article Sharon Nyatsanza & Savera Kalideen - 5 Sep 2020

South Africa’s tobacco industry interference statistics are improving year on year, but more needs to be done

‘Jobs vs health’: What will shape public-health policies after Covid-19?

Coronavirus Yandisa Ngqangashe - 31 Aug 2020

Comorbidities, particularly noncommunicable diseases have been put into the spotlight during the Covid-19 pandemic. How we approach preventing NCDs in the future will depend on how the effects of the coronavirus are framed

Othering fatness: Medical professionals’ negative bias towards fat people jeopardises the quality of care

Health Pontsho Pilane - 21 Aug 2020

Pontsho Pilane speaks to three women who have found it difficult to access quality healthcare because of medical professionals’ weight bias

The unbearable sadness of lockdown

Coronavirus Ramneek Ahluwalia - 5 Aug 2020

Loneliness can seem like a hopeless hole that increases anxiety, depression, fears or thoughts of suicide

Schools to close for a month due to Covid infection surge — Ramaphosa

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe & Lester Kiewit - 23 Jul 2020

The academic year will extend into 2021 in a ‘deliberately cautious approach’ as president confirms South Africa has world’s fifth-highest Covid-19 infection tally

Investing in education as a global common good

Africa Audrey Azoulay & Sahle-Work Zewde - 24 Jun 2020

High-stakes choices today, transforming education for tomorrow. Covid-19 must be used as a catalyst to strengthen health and education

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Entry into force of economic partnership agreement between SACU member states and Mozambique, and the UK and Northern Ireland

Special Reports

Latest articles on Health

Battery acid, cassava sticks and clothes hangers: We must end the global gag rule

Africa study finds three million new genetic variations

Eskom’s emissions are not compatible with the South African constitution

Six injections a year could stop new HIV infections

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

WHO’s flawed vaccine plan means well

The cost of Covid: 25 years of progress, halted

South Africa may be ageing as a society – but we can live better, longer

‘Pro-family’ campaigners ignore pregnant women dying during Covid lockdowns

Stronger tobacco control regulation will reduce harm

‘Jobs vs health’: What will shape public-health policies after Covid-19?

Othering fatness: Medical professionals’ negative bias towards fat people jeopardises the quality of care

The unbearable sadness of lockdown

Schools to close for a month due to Covid infection surge — Ramaphosa

Investing in education as a global common good

vital information

Latest

Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly

Covid-overflow hospital in ruins as SIU investigates

No apology or comfort as another Marikana mother dies without justice

Press Releases

Make Every Day Epic with Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+

Towards a People’s Vaccine Campaign: A call to action

Welcome to the everyday epic: Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked here

HEAD OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS, Grow Great campaign

Entry into force of economic partnership agreement between SACU member states and Mozambique, and the UK and Northern Ireland

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (CONSULTING SERVICES)

VACANCY FOR POSITION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL PROFESSIONAL

Soul City’s Year of Transformation