Supporting a child with long COVID – tips from parents of children living with the condition
Long COVID is the patient-preferred term used to describe symptoms lasting more than four weeks…
The stories of migrant women in South Africa show how
South Africa has made massive strides in the fight against HIV. One of the country’s…
What we learnt in Nigeria
The 2022 World AIDS Day theme is Equalize. The reason for this focus is that…
Street food keeps Johannesburg going
Informal vendors are a common feature in urban areas. Also known as street vendors, they…
More South Africans are smoking
Tobacco use imposes a significant health and economic burden on countries. Research estimates that the…
Breast cancer patients in South Africa are battling to maintain treatment because of high transport costs
South Africa has a two-tiered health system. Public health services – which are largely provided…
Breast Cancer: Here’s what they told us
Worldwide, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. It’s also the leading cause of…
Forced mass abortions are a new and disturbing phenomenon in Nigeria
Nigeria classifies abortion as illegal except under certain medical circumstances. A recent investigation by Reuters…
Lab-grown blood used in transfusion for first time – here are three other ways that making organs could change healthcare
Human volunteers have received the first-ever transfusion of lab grown red blood cells in a…
Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death – new research
Most of us know that regular exercise is important for our health and longevity. But…