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The Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Bhekisisa is one of only a few media outlets in the Global South specialising in solutions-based narrative features and analysis. We not only uncover problems but also critically evaluate the solutions meant to fix them. It’s an approach we also take with our opinion pieces.

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Research on carcinogens in the environment led to tobacco laws that helped to decrease the number of smokers in South Africa.

Death knell for cancer research

Opinion Dr Carl Alrecht -
The state has pulled its funding of studies on the disease, retarding progress on a cure.
Outdated discourse of treatment versus prevention ... obscures elementary points for which we currently lack a common language.

Common sense needed in HIV fight

Opinion Alex Welte -
A recent international Aids conference lacked input from those living with the HI virus.
Betty Walakira was one of the scientists who pitched her innovation

From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists

Opinion Amy Green -
Here are three tips to help keep your scientific presentations interesting, full of life and not sleep inducing.
Making a difference: Bongani Ngcobo.

Solutions-based health reporting to take flight in Africa

Opinion Mia Malan -
With a new donor on board, Bhekisisa will be covering the continent's health issues at source – their new website launches today!
Far cry: African countries have more than their fair share of healthcare issues.

Africa-China alliance can only benefit healthcare

Opinion Mercy Ahun -
China has reduced childhood deaths and illness from diseases that were once widespread.
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