Many women who are living with HIV were infected through non-consensual sexual acts, often accompanied by physical and emotional violence; linked to the imbalance in power between women and men.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), also known as antibiotic resistance, poses a major threat to public health as the burden of drug-resistant infections escalates. Conditions that could previously be ...

The activities driving carbon emissions in the healthcare sector are high energy consumption, especially in theatres, where heating and cooling technology is used.

South Africa’s role in the global environmental health movement cannot simply be symbolic; it must be practical and firmly rooted in action.

As food insecurity deteriorates, so will malnutrition globally. By 2030, between 570,000 and 1 million children under five ...

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.

Across South Africa, accessing healthcare at primary health facilities is often an act of indignity — from long queues and overburdened staff, to the simple act of using a restroom.

High crime rates in cities often keep children indoors, leading to sedentary behaviours like playing video games and snacking on unhealthy, ultra-processed foods.

Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and police minister Senzo Mchunu during a joint media briefing this week. (Photo: GCIS) Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and police minister Senzo Mchunu ...

Six children in Naledi, Soweto, died after consuming snacks believed to be tainted with Terbufos, a toxic pesticide, leaving families devastated and with unanswered questions.