South Africa

South Africa is actively monitoring a new Covid-19 variant known as Nimbus, says Health Minister

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

South Africa

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

By Catherine Tomlinson

South Africa

Trump’s HIV funding cuts will also exacerbate diabetes, cervical cancer and depression

By Zano Kunene

South Africa

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

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

South Africa

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

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

South Africa

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

By Chris Bateman for Spotlight

Op-eds

US exit put World Health Organization in crisis — it must become leaner, more agile and independent

By Wilmot James, Ernesto Gozzer and Li Yang Hsu

Africa

How roof paint is helping vulnerable groups beat dangerous heat in South Africa and Ghana

By Kristin Engel

Maverick Life

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

By Iza Trengove

Maverick Citizen

Why funding health sufficiently will stimulate economic development in South Africa

By Mark Heywood

South Africa

Even without donor support, South Africa has the means to eliminate tuberculosis

By Yogan Pillay and Foster Mohale

Africa

The silent epidemic: Mpox's resurgence in Africa calls for urgent global health action

By Wilmot James, Richard Migisha and Nikki Romanik