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Department of Health

South Africa faces alarming drop in HIV testing rates linked to US funding withdrawal

South Africa

South Africa faces alarming drop in HIV testing rates linked to US funding withdrawal

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

From stigma to scams: Unpacking the crisis of unsafe abortions in South Africa

South Africa

From stigma to scams: Unpacking the crisis of unsafe abortions in South Africa

By Bhekisisa team

EC Health Department scrambles to set up new emergency numbers after not paying the phone bill

South Africa

EC Health Department scrambles to set up new emergency numbers after not paying the phone bill

By Estelle Ellis

Eastern Cape health department’s ‘wasteful’ plan to print hundreds of photos of government officials

South Africa

Eastern Cape health department’s ‘wasteful’ plan to print hundreds of photos of government officials

By Estelle Ellis

Eastern Cape Health MEC breaks promise to appoint CEOs for all major state hospitals

South Africa

Eastern Cape Health MEC breaks promise to appoint CEOs for all major state hospitals

By Estelle Ellis

Inside the government’s confused response to the US health funding crisis

South Africa

Inside the government’s confused response to the US health funding crisis

By Jesse Copelyn

On what grounds are the legal challenges against the contentious NHI Act being fought?

Maverick Citizen

On what grounds are the legal challenges against the contentious NHI Act being fought?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

National Health Council funding of 1,650 health worker posts welcomed

South Africa

National Health Council funding of 1,650 health worker posts welcomed

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Prescription for victory: Board of Healthcare Funders to appeal against judgment in favour of Council for Medical Schemes

Business Maverick

Prescription for victory: Board of Healthcare Funders to appeal against judgment in favour of Council for Medical Schemes

By Lisakanya Venna

Government U-turn on cannabis products ban — seller (and user) fears allayed

Business Maverick

Government U-turn on cannabis products ban — seller (and user) fears allayed

By Lisakanya Venna

US funding reductions leave South Africa's vulnerable populations at risk of HIV surge

South Africa

US funding reductions leave South Africa's vulnerable populations at risk of HIV surge

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

Confusion surrounds government’s sudden ‘ban’ on cannabis edibles

Maverick News

Confusion surrounds government’s sudden ‘ban’ on cannabis edibles

By Rebecca Davis and Lisakanya Venna