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Many drug ingredient makers in China remain shut or have cut their output. This is a huge problem, not only for us, but for all countries worldwide.
ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL INTERMEDIATES APIS

Covid-19 leaves SA at the mercy of overseas drug exporters

Scientists are seeking to manufacture key medications in South Africa, saving on costs and shoring up decreased supplies

  • Heather Dugmore
5 min read
Harm reduction programmes can help injecting drug users reduce their risk of HIV infection.
CITY OF TSHWANE
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Durban cuts city’s only needle exchange programme

A tale of two cities: Durban ditches drug users while Tshwane becomes the first city in SA to pioneer and fund new ways to keep them safe.

  • Joan Van Dyk
5 min read
Pictures of drug users injecting themselves with the blood of others have gone viral in SA.
HARM REDUCTION

Freak waves and HIV in Durban. What’s the link?

Misconceptions about HIV infection and injection drug use could shut down the only project working to curb it.

  • Joan Van Dyk
6 min read