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Why are fewer women breastfeeding in SA despite its enormous benefits?

BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS WEEK

Why are fewer women breastfeeding in SA despite its enormous benefits?

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Rethinking HIV treatment with tailored solutions for improved patient engagement and outcomes

BHEKISISA OP-ED

Rethinking HIV treatment with tailored solutions for improved patient engagement and outcomes

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn

Three decades in, is the Cuba-SA doctor training programme still worth the expense?

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

Three decades in, is the Cuba-SA doctor training programme still worth the expense?

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

New respiratory virus vaccine a game changer for babies, but cost remains a barrier

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

New respiratory virus vaccine a game changer for babies, but cost remains a barrier

By Catherine Tomlinson for Spotlight

Maladministration, not foreigners, to blame for state of South African healthcare

SYSTEMIC ILLNESS

Maladministration, not foreigners, to blame for state of South African healthcare

By Yeshiel Panchia

Too little, too late - lifesaving chemotherapy drugs for kids finally arrive at Eastern Cape hospitals

DEADLY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DELAYS

Too little, too late - lifesaving chemotherapy drugs for kids finally arrive at Eastern Cape hospitals

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa faces alarming drop in HIV testing rates linked to US funding withdrawal

TRUMP 2.0

South Africa faces alarming drop in HIV testing rates linked to US funding withdrawal

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

From stigma to scams: Unpacking the crisis of unsafe abortions in South Africa

BHEKISISA

From stigma to scams: Unpacking the crisis of unsafe abortions in South Africa

By Bhekisisa team

Inside the government’s confused response to the US health funding crisis

SPOTLIGHT

Inside the government’s confused response to the US health funding crisis

By Jesse Copelyn

On what grounds are the legal challenges against the contentious NHI Act being fought?

EXPLAINER

On what grounds are the legal challenges against the contentious NHI Act being fought?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

National Health Council funding of 1,650 health worker posts welcomed

SPREADING WELLNESS

National Health Council funding of 1,650 health worker posts welcomed

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Prescription for victory: Board of Healthcare Funders to appeal against judgment in favour of Council for Medical Schemes

LEGAL SHOWDOWN

Prescription for victory: Board of Healthcare Funders to appeal against judgment in favour of Council for Medical Schemes

By Lisakanya Venna

Government U-turn on cannabis products ban — seller (and user) fears allayed

MARKET RELIEF

Government U-turn on cannabis products ban — seller (and user) fears allayed

By Lisakanya Venna

US funding reductions leave South Africa's vulnerable populations at risk of HIV surge

SPOTLIGHT

US funding reductions leave South Africa's vulnerable populations at risk of HIV surge

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

Confusion surrounds government’s sudden ‘ban’ on cannabis edibles

PROHIBITION PUZZLE

Confusion surrounds government’s sudden ‘ban’ on cannabis edibles

By Rebecca Davis and Lisakanya Venna

Gauteng health workers, experts raise alarm as hiring freezes pose risk to patient care

HEALTH CRISIS

Gauteng health workers, experts raise alarm as hiring freezes pose risk to patient care

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Closing the gap: South Africa's ambitious strategy to add 1.1 million on life-saving antiretrovirals

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

Closing the gap: South Africa's ambitious strategy to add 1.1 million on life-saving antiretrovirals

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

Petition to SA ministers of finance and health — don’t hike VAT, raise tax on harmful products

OPEN LETTER

Petition to SA ministers of finance and health — don’t hike VAT, raise tax on harmful products

By Health Professionals

Will new healthcare tariff framework finally tame South Africa’s rising medical costs?

SPOTLIGHT

Will new healthcare tariff framework finally tame South Africa’s rising medical costs?

By Chris Bateman for Spotlight

Eastern Cape Health MEC breaks promise to appoint CEOs for all major state hospitals

FAILED PLEDGE

Eastern Cape Health MEC breaks promise to appoint CEOs for all major state hospitals

By Estelle Ellis

IDT contractor embroiled in Health DG bribe allegations won highly suspect tender, new evidence shows

AMABHUNGANE

IDT contractor embroiled in Health DG bribe allegations won highly suspect tender, new evidence shows

By Azarrah Karim for amaBhungane