The breakdown of washing machines at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital has thrown a spotlight on the broader challenges of ageing equipment and deteriorating infrastructure.

Several families in Limpopo say they've recently found the remains of loved ones decomposing at two government hospitals.   One patient who asked not be ...

Spectacles cannot be dispensed to any person without a written prescription that is signed by a medical practitioner or an optometrist.

In a country grappling with high rates of GBV, it paints a stark picture of the lasting trauma that affects individuals and families. (Photo: Freepik) In a country grappling with high rates of GBV, it ...

For World Toilet Day, our community journalists, Molefi Sompane, Montsho Matlala and Sandile Mbili visited 31 primary health facilities and spoke to 313 patients across the Free State, Limpopo and ...

Safe water, sanitation and hygiene are the cornerstones of public health – this was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when hand washing was a big part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease.

Drought brings economic struggles and food shortages, which create stress in families. (Photo: Freepik) Drought brings economic struggles and food shortages, which create stress in families. (Photo: ...

The global commitment to phase out dental amalgam has been an ongoing journey for countries that have recognised the environmental and health risks posed by mercury. South Africa, as a signatory to ...