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GeneXpert

There’s a new way to test kids for TB — but the SA health lab cyberattack has delayed its roll-out

South Africa

There’s a new way to test kids for TB — but the SA health lab cyberattack has delayed its roll-out

By Zano Kunene

We probably all know someone who has or has had tuberculosis — we just don’t know it

South Africa

We probably all know someone who has or has had tuberculosis — we just don’t know it

By Janet Giddy

Maverick Citizen

Testing stool may be the answer to better detection of TB in children

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

After slow start, uptake for urine TB test is picking up

Sci-Tech

After slow start, uptake for urine TB test is picking up

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

Quick-and-easy oral swabs could revolutionise TB testing

South Africa

Quick-and-easy oral swabs could revolutionise TB testing

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

From symbols of illness to signs of solidarity: The other disease that masks curb

South Africa

From symbols of illness to signs of solidarity: The other disease that masks curb

By Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen

SA Doctors concerned about severe Covid-19 testing delays

South Africa

SA Doctors concerned about severe Covid-19 testing delays

By Marcus Low

Behind SA’s shortages of test materials

South Africa

Behind SA’s shortages of test materials

By Catherine Tomlinson

South Africa takes stock of its vital medical supplies

South Africa

South Africa takes stock of its vital medical supplies

By Christi Nortier