Low screening coverage, late diagnoses, high HIV prevalence, and limited access to treatment and vaccines are driving cervical cancer cases and deaths in South Africa. The country has a cervical ...

Closure of clinics and morgues in Botshabelo, Phuthaditjhaba, and Bloemfontein highlights severe maintenance failures.

The Health Ombudsman Professor says his office will collaborate with the NHI Complaints Management unit to avoid duplication.

Residents say human excrement and foul-smelling water constantly flow through their yards and streets, creating a serious sewage issue.

Residents say human excrement and foul-smelling water constantly flow through their yards and streets.

In honour of Youth Month Health-e News asked community journalists to tell us about the biggest issues facing young people in their community.

[This story was first published on 17 October 2023. It’s been updated to reflect the latest developments] Bogus health professionals have been a hot topic in South Africa lately.

Many statistics overlook those not in treatment, highlighting the broader issue of youth unemployment, crime, and drug abuse.

Some patients had to fast from 10pm the previous night in preparation for the procedure, only to be informed in the morning that the surgery had been cancelled ...