How to get meds to Africa faster — and safer
The African Medicines Agency will review new medicines and production facilities on behalf of African countries, who can then decide to register the products locally
Yes or no? Here’s what SA says sexual consent means
From kissing to final base, people have to say yes before you can go on. We asked people in South Africa what consent means to them and what influences their decisions
South Africa needs better policies to deal with the organ donation crisis
The demand for donor organs far outstrips the supply because data is not shared, not all hospitals are equipped to do transplants and the National Health Act is inadequate
What HIV does to your brain — and how ARVs halt that
Left untreated, an HIV infection can cause inflammation in someone’s brain and lead to mental health problems but antiretrovirals can stop it from happening
Will Earth’s changing climate make TB spread faster?
By 2030, the planet is likely to be warmer, undermining the fight against tuberculosis
If your dying baby’s organs could save an adult’s life, would you donate them?
It’s a tough decision — and one few grieving parents are willing to make
Is R14 000 for pills to thwart long Covid worth it?
Up to one in five people can get long Covid — a condition in which someone feels ill for months after their initial symptoms have cleared up
The heat is on: Why climate change will leave you gasping for air
Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe
Why so many government patients get cervical cancer — and what to do about it
Every year thousands of women die of cervical cancer, caused by the human papillomavirus. Gynaecologic oncologist Langanani Mbodi explains to Mia Malan what can be done
Why our changing climate is bad for your health
The Earth is getting hotter and extreme weather events are becoming more common. It’s bad news for all aspects of our lives
