In the latest episode of Bhekisisa’s monthly TV show, Health Beat, Mia Malan spoke to public health researcher Susan Goldstein about how regulations about how foods are sold can help to prevent obesity
The list of medicines nurses can prescribe hasn’t changed since 1984, so they can’t dispense beyond schedule four drugs
There aren’t billboards for cocaine, heroine and nyaope, which might be less addictive than sugar
About one in three people in South Africa will experience depression, anxiety or a substance use disorder at least once in their lives
Tlaleng Mofokeng is a doctor, sexual and reproductive health and rights activist, and the United Nations special rapporteur on the right to health
Environmental waste, especially pharmaceuticals and toxins, needs high-level action to stop its major contribution to antimicrobial resistance
Evidence from other countries suggests South Africa could see a drop in rapes and sexually transmitted infections for everyone if the bill goes through
Multidisciplinary research is exponentially effective in addressing cancer and other health problems, but funding is a key concern
It’s a rocky road to a functional democratic future for the United States, but fighting injustice is a long-term task
The interplay between climate change and the spread of pathogens means health systems must be ready for future crises and ensure equitable access to treatment
Rural areas struggle to retain senior healthcare professionals, but health workers who grew up in rural towns can plug the gap.
Universal healthcare is crucial to realising social and economic potential but countries must rethink how they fund and manage such systems
But stigma remains, and measures such as low or no school fees, bursaries and mentorship could improve teenage mothers’ future opportunities
Health department aims to make healthier food choices easier as part of this year’s National Nutrition Week
Many South Africans don’t have access to psychologists or psychiatrists. Counsellors can relieve this burden but they can’t find work in the public sector
The threshold to qualify for the R350 social relief of distress grant will be raised to R624 from the current R350, but the grant itself remains at R350.
Several public health facilities have exhausted their 12-month supply of diesel and oil as nationwide load-shedding persists
South Africa’s health system is sick because it is poorly managed, planning is inadequate, morale among employees is low and it is tainted by corruption
People’s lives changed when a nonprofit organisation and the provincial government teamed up to bring care closer to home
Locally-driven global health solutions work best and decisions need to be taken as close as possible to the people affected by the health problems
Information is collected in wealthy countries and nine out of 10 people in low- and middle-income countries can’t get safe, affordable and timely surgery
The noise, dust and shockwaves from blasts harm people’s health and infrastructure
Brunch is not just a meal in the day, it’s a lifestyle. Lily’s Cape Town is the sunny, seaside brunch spot that exudes cool-girl brunch vibes
The World Health Organisation dismisses the “five second rule” as part of drive to prevent illness and death from bad food
The revenue collector says it is unable to offer its 12 479 staff any salary increase, leading Nehawu and others to announce strike action
To keep your heart happy and healthy you should be exercising for 150 to 300 minutes a week. Watch this short video for other useful tips on how to exercise properly
Young initiates avoid medical complications thanks to a blend of cultural tradition with health and safety practices
One in six South African teenagers aged 15 to 19 have had a child. Here’s how to help them stay in school
The health industry, which makes a profit from human vulnerability, has a duty to practise conscious leadership. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case at some medical aid schemes
Women are thus forced into lower-paying jobs, leading to limited economic productivity and growth of national economies
Although a legal framework exists, regulation and implementation fall through the cracks, as shown by the UPL chemical spill in KwaZulu-Natal
Digital health can improve healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas, but it internet connectivity remains a challenge