Maverick Citizen

Electronic death registration is a win-win for SA — let’s make it happen

By Pam Groenewald and Debbie Bradshaw

South Africa

US suspends billions in funding for SA clinical research after new foreign grants policy

By Jesse Copelyn

South Africa

Surprising new study reveals alarming HIV death rates, challenging official statistics in South Africa

By Chris Bateman for Spotlight

South Africa

‘Assault on science’ — SA researchers warn that US funding cuts hinder global medical advancement

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Maverick Life

Medical advice: In a world awash with misinformation, who do you trust?

By Iza Trengove

South Africa

What does it mean for health? SAMRC experts weigh in on Budget 2025

By Charles Parry, Funeka Bango, Tamara Kredo, Wanga Zembe, Michelle Galloway, Renee Street and Caradee Wright for Spotlight

Sci-Tech

US funding cuts imperil African search for HIV vaccine

By Catherine Tomlinson

South Africa

Living near coal-fired power plants increases risk of death, children particularly vulnerable – study

By Julia Evans

South Africa

Humanist with an unblinking gaze — Prof Ntobeko Ntusi takes point at SA Medical Research Council

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

South Africa

Budget 2024 fails to address poverty-related health issues and inspire NHI trust - SAMRC

By SAMRC researchers

Maverick Citizen

Major SA Medical Research Council study sheds light on causes of disease and death in SA, from unsafe sex to alcohol

By Nthusang Lefafa

Maverick Citizen

Staggering 56,000 TB deaths in SA in 2021, estimates WHO

By Elri Voigt