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

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

The NHI Fund will be accountable for complaints from patients. (Photo: Supplied) The NHI Fund will be accountable for complaints from patients. (Photo: Supplied) Health professionals and advocacy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi ...

There is a growing interest in traditional medicine in the fight against Covid-19:(File photo) ...

South Africa’s schools health programmes have struggled in the past due to factors such as poor management, inequitable distribution of resources and a historical lack of collaboration between the ...