The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)

In many ways, violence is like cholera, passing from person to person and treating it in similar ways is working to reduce it.

Fearing social rejection, many patients don’t seek treatment. To show your solidarity, don a surgical mask and post a selfie on World TB Day.

Businessman Sir Richard Branson and President Jacob Zuma intend establishing a disease-control centre in South Africa by next year.