A landmark study published in Nature reveals that climate change is reshaping Africa's malaria map, increasing the disease's risk in South Africa's north-eastern provinces and…
South Africa accounts for over half of all lenacapavir (LEN) users in Africa, with health department data revealing 31,297 of the continent's roughly 60,000 users are in the…
For the first time, Merck has granted generic manufacturers, including three African companies, permission to produce an investigational monthly HIV prevention pill, alimatravir,…
As the 26th International Aids Conference convenes, this article draws parallels between the HIV response and the emerging obesity crisis in South Africa. It highlights how…
The contentious debate around semaglutide in South African healthcare extends beyond its use for obesity and type 2 diabetes, exposing deep-seated issues of access,…
Every election, South Africans are promised better healthcare. Yet by the time many patients reach a public hospital, the system has often already begun to fail them—not only…
The Netflix drama "The Polygamist" depicts Jonasi Gomora's death from an AIDS-related illness, but the article argues that HIV isn't the real villain. Instead, it's the denial,…
In Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben, residents face a grim reality: homes repeatedly flooded by sewage due to dysfunctional drainage. This article explores the profound psychological…
South Africa faces a surge in illegal weight-loss drugs, as expensive GLP-1 medicines drive a black market for cheaper, untested versions. This trend raises serious health…
South Africa's health regulators have warned doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals that they face disciplinary action for continuing to prescribe or dispense…
South Africa's health regulators have warned doctors and pharmacists about prescribing recalled GLP-1 medicines, but this highlights a deeper issue: a booming market for illegal…
An investigation uncovers a rapidly growing, highly lucrative shadow market in South Africa for unapproved weight-loss drugs like Retatrutide, sold openly online and in gyms…
South Africa has launched lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention medicine, marking a significant moment in the country's fight against the epidemic. This article reflects…
Sasha Stevenson, Executive Director of SECTION27, reflects on over a decade of fighting for human rights in South Africa. From securing healthcare access for migrants against…
Independent testing by the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) found pesticide residues in 86% of commonly consumed foods in South Africa, including those for infants. The…
South Africa's healthcare system is facing a contradiction that should concern every citizen. Across the country, hospitals and clinics report shortages of doctors and healthcare…
South Africa, a leader in HIV response with the world's largest antiretroviral treatment programme, advocates for sustained and predictable global resourcing at the High-Level…
The 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids presents a crucial opportunity, but its success hinges on governments partnering with civil society, not just using them for optics.…
A 22-year-old South African HIV activist, born with the virus, shares her powerful perspective on living with HIV and calls on world leaders at the High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids…
Diagnosed with HIV in 2000 when it was a death sentence for many Africans, the author reflects on 25 years of the fight against the epidemic. Ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting…
