The municipality says the sewer spillages in Stinkwater are caused by a sewer pump station that is not operational due to vandalism.

Dudula members have also accused foreign nationals of collecting medication to manufacture nyaope, a street drug.

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 ...

The growing waiting lists for MRI services raise serious concerns about delays in diagnosis and treatment, particularly for time-sensitive conditions such as cancer and neurological disorders. mri ...

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

Health spokesperson Foster Mohale says the department intends to protect consumers before lives are lost. “People have criticised the department’s efforts to regulate cannabis-infused products, but ...

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have indicated that this HIV prevention drug could be manufactured and rolled out at around $40 per person per year.

South African expert Professor Helen Rees was one of six global public health champions celebrated at the recent World Health Assembly. Rees was named the recipient of the prestigious Dr Lee Jong-wook ...

The Gauteng health department has come under criticism for its deplorable human resources management, which has incentivised employees to exaggerate their leave days. These concerns were raised during ...

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

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

Women’s health and well-being are influenced by a multitude of factors, ranging from access to healthcare to social, economic, and political determinants. The most pressing issue is often access to ...