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 ...

Globally 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. Researchers believe that intimate partner violence may have its roots in ...

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

Malnutrition is often an underlying cause of death in young children. (Photo: Freepik) Malnutrition is often an underlying cause of death in young children. (Photo: Freepik) Despite the advancements ...

The crisis, fuelled by ageing infrastructure, population growth, and mismanagement, poses severe health risks, including waterborne diseases.

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 ...