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 ...

Residents of Welkom demand an end to the water crisis and sewage spills that have arisen due to the town's rapid growth and failing infrastructure, impacting water.

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

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 ...

It was not an isolated incident. In recent months, many videos have circulated on social media showing South Africans – including private citizens and members of the anti-migrant group Operation ...

Social workers, researchers and teachers are desperate for more psychosocial support for children and adolescents in South Africa. They say it’s a “no-brainer” that every school needs a social worker.

The announcement that President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Wednesday, sign into law the contentious National Health Insurance (NHI) bill has garnered mixed reactions. Those opposing the bill say their ...

Yoliswa Sobuwa Senior Health Reporter Prior to joining Health-e as a senior reporter, Yoliswa spent two years reporting on health at News24. She is dedicated to uncovering stories that shed light on ...

Acting president Paul Mashatile, and over 10 bodies representing civil society, academia, and trade unions, pushed ahead with the signing of the health compact today. The event proceeded despite the ...

South Africa’s progress on reducing preterm births has stagnated over the past decade. In 2020, 1.2 million babies were born in South Africa. Thirteen percent (154 800) were preterm or born too soon.

The South African National Blood Services (SANBS) has launched a smart blood fridge, aimed at reducing turnaround times for patients to receive blood. The fridge, called Bophelo, is currently being ...