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Data-driven TB: Using the numbers to find SA’s missing patients
How community health workers and data can help South Africa get more TB patients on treatment.
[LISTEN] What can the fight against corruption learn from the Aids struggle?
Those most at risk of HIV are still fighting to be heard. But there's a lot we can learn from the fight against HIV.
Mark Heywood: ‘I was pitched against the very government I had fought for’
Activists litigated to force government to give HIV-positive people antiretrovirals. Mia Malan talks to Mark Heywood about the political consequences
[WATCH] Will the National Health Insurance cost you more money?
Can SA afford the NHI? And will you be able to keep seeing your doctor? Our Laura Lopez Gonzalez answers these and other questions.
Why you should play with your children
Playtime isn't just about fun and games - find out why it's an important part of young children's development.
Why you should care about SA’s new border detention centres
Civil society organisations warn that these centres could put migrants’ rights and health at risk. Joan van Dyk explains.
What price will Motsoaledi pay for turning against Zuma?
HIV activist Mark Heywood tells Bhekisisa editor Mia Malan the president and health minister are direct opposites.
What can TB learn from HIV?
How HIV experts may be able to help crack the code and find SA's missing TB patients.
Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your period
When we are socialised to believe something as natural as menstruation is dirty, those who bleed may feel embarrassed about their period.
Motsoaledi: What the NHI will mean for you – and your tax credits
Our Laura Lopez Gonzalez asks health minister Aaron Motsoaledi five questions about the National Health Insurance (NHI) and your medical aid.
#Measles: Why your kid might need a booster shot
Are your kids up-to-date with vaccines? Here's why you might want to check on that.
Will smacking your kids make them violent?
Experts suggest that banning corporal punishment in the home could lead to a less violent society. Joan van Dyk explains.
Why some people may not be over the moon about menstrual cups
Moon cups, reusable pads and period panties are all alternatives to disposable pads and tampons, but they may not work for everyone.
Why injecting a drug user’s blood into yourself will give you HIV instead of...
The 'bluetoothing' myth recently took the media by storm. We explain why it's all risk and no high.
You might have TB and not know it
TB treatment is available for free in South Africa. But 20% of people are never diagnosed and spread the disease unknowingly.
How to tell if your child has autism
What do you do if you suspect your child has autism? We answer these and other questions about the disorder.