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

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

The Gauteng Health Department blames the crisis on ageing hospital infrastructure, leaving patients in the cold as winter bites.

Three years after the World Health Organization (WHO) launched Africa’s first mRNA vaccine technology transfer programme, the effort is beginning to pay off. The project was born during the COVID-19 ...

Department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba states that there are currently 20 employees on long-term temporary incapacity leave. Incapacity leave is initially granted for 30 days, but if the employee ...

The popularity of cannabis-infused products is booming in South Africa. (Photo: Freepik) The popularity of cannabis-infused products is booming in South Africa. (Photo: Freepik) The South African ...

Other reasons for the high rates of depression and anxiety include gruelling hours, emotional fatigue, constant exposure to trauma, and a culture that often equates vulnerability with weakness.

By exploiting legal grey areas, the tobacco industry takes advantage of the fact that current legislation focuses primarily on traditional cigarettes and does not yet comprehensively regulate these ...

Junior doctors routinely work between 80 and 120 hours per week. (Photo: Freepik) Junior doctors routinely work between 80 and 120 hours per week. (Photo: Freepik) The Health Professions Council of ...

Professor Helen Rees is one of six global public health champions celebrated at the 78th World Health Assembly. (Photo: Supplied) Professor Helen Rees is one of six global public health champions ...