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TB prevention

Critically understanding why TB is called the ‘disease of paper’ in Eastern Cape villages

South Africa

Critically understanding why TB is called the ‘disease of paper’ in Eastern Cape villages

By Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen

Does South Africa’s biggest killer show up in your party’s manifesto?

South Africa

Does South Africa’s biggest killer show up in your party’s manifesto?

By Ingrid Schoeman, Anele Yawa, Harry Hausler and Russell Rensburg

Someone close to me has been diagnosed with TB – what should I do?

South Africa

Someone close to me has been diagnosed with TB – what should I do?

By Dr Janet Giddy for Spotlight

Can taking two pills a week slow down TB in South Africa? There’s a new plan in place

South Africa

Can taking two pills a week slow down TB in South Africa? There’s a new plan in place

By Nicole Ludolph

New guidelines and medicines poised to boost TB prevention in SA

South Africa

New guidelines and medicines poised to boost TB prevention in SA

By Catherine Tomlinson

Bringing it home: Khayelitsha project shows how a focus on family can boost TB prevention

South Africa

Bringing it home: Khayelitsha project shows how a focus on family can boost TB prevention

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight