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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 “Sis Dudu knocked on my door at home last year. If it wasn’t for her, I would be sick now,” says Hlengiwe Nkosi, who was diagnosed with HIV in 2022. “I…

Tuesday, 25 April 2023: African Vaccination Week is a crucial reminder of the life-saving power of vaccines. From COVID-19 to polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, influenza, rotavirus, measles, and the human papillomavirus (HPV), vaccines offer…

Wednesday, 14 December 2022: Since the start of the summer initiation season, tragically already 10 initiates have passed away, primarily as a result of illegal initiation practices. Consequently, the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders…

Tuesday, 20 September 2022: Cancer of the cervix is the second most prevalent cancer in women in South Africa and while it is preventable, approximately 3 000 women die in SA from cervical cancer every…

Dr Chuka Onaga, deputy chief of party at leading health NGO Right to Care is encouraging all men to focus on their health during men’s health awareness month in June. This is because South African men are…

International Nurses Day is on 12 May each year to mark the contribution that nurses make to healthcare and society. The day is celebrated on the birthday of Florence Nightingale who is considered to be…

Precious Robinson, chief technical specialist for prevention, care and treatment at health NGO, Right to Care, is calling on South Africans to, “Use condoms to reduce your risk of getting HIV and sexually transmitted infections…

In his first public health event since his father’s death, Zulu prince Izinyane leSilo uNhlanganiso kaZwelithini (Nhlanganiso Zulu) called on the country’s men to take up health services – from fighting Covid-19 to increasing the…

HIV strides heavily undermined by female disempowerment and GBV  Women are facing a myriad of challenges which negatively impact SA’s progress towards an HIV free generation. Many are being humiliated and are experiencing abuse in…