Some patients had to fast from 10pm the previous night in preparation for the procedure, only to be informed in the morning that the surgery had been cancelled ...

We must look beyond health facilities and prioritise community-based strategies that complement person-centred TB care.

The Health Ombudsman Professor says his office will collaborate with the NHI Complaints Management unit to avoid duplication.

Many statistics overlook those not in treatment, highlighting the broader issue of youth unemployment, crime, and drug abuse.

In my practice, we have experienced a 30% increase in the number of patients under the age of 40 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have indicated that this HIV prevention drug could be manufactured and rolled out at around $40 per person per year.

Department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba states that there are currently 20 employees on long-term temporary incapacity leave. Incapacity leave is initially granted for 30 days, but if the employee ...

In honour of Youth Month Health-e News asked community journalists to tell us about the biggest issues facing young people in their community.

Three years after the World Health Organization (WHO) launched Africa’s first mRNA vaccine technology transfer programme, the effort is beginning to pay off. The project was born during the COVID-19 ...

The Gauteng Health Department blames the crisis on ageing hospital infrastructure, leaving patients in the cold as winter bites.

Symptoms of consuming cannabis-infused drinks or snacks can include hallucinations, euphoria, paranoia, confusion, increased heart rate, and dry mouth.