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Current gonorrhoea meds might stop working, but access to new ones in SA seems a long way off

Maverick Citizen

Current gonorrhoea meds might stop working, but access to new ones in SA seems a long way off

By Catherine Tomlinson

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

Maverick Citizen

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

By Pam Groenewald and Debbie Bradshaw

Understanding shingles: Risks, vaccination gaps, and the quest for better health solutions

South Africa

Understanding shingles: Risks, vaccination gaps, and the quest for better health solutions

By Catherine Tomlinson

Are children living with HIV being left behind? Here’s what the stats tell us

Maverick Citizen

Are children living with HIV being left behind? Here’s what the stats tell us

By Elri Voigt

Nursing in South Africa: A passionate calling under siege by budget cuts and safety risks

South Africa

Nursing in South Africa: A passionate calling under siege by budget cuts and safety risks

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

Open letter to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Please explain the HIV numbers

Maverick Citizen

Open letter to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Please explain the HIV numbers

By Anna Grimsrud and Sibongile Tshabalala-Madhlala

Rates of obesity are soaring worldwide: Have we been misunderstanding the problem?

South Africa

Rates of obesity are soaring worldwide: Have we been misunderstanding the problem?

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

New strategies required to protect mothers and infants who are still getting HIV

South Africa

New strategies required to protect mothers and infants who are still getting HIV

By Elna Schütz for Spotlight

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

South Africa

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

By Jesse Copelyn

The dual nature of clinical trials: Unpacking the risks and rewards for South African participants

Maverick Citizen

The dual nature of clinical trials: Unpacking the risks and rewards for South African participants

By Dr Andy Gray for Spotlight

Changes to overtime pay causes Gauteng state doctors to gear up for health department fight

Business Maverick

Changes to overtime pay causes Gauteng state doctors to gear up for health department fight

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

Funding shortfall and poor roads to blame for ambulance woes, says Eastern Cape health dept

South Africa

Funding shortfall and poor roads to blame for ambulance woes, says Eastern Cape health dept

By Luvuyo Mehlwana for Spotlight