No counselling for child rape survivors in many health facilities
Study finds that only one out of five victims of sexual violence will receive the trauma counselling at government hospital and clinics.
Prepare your own food, it's healthier
With so many cultures in South Africa, November presents the perfect opportunity to experience the various cuisines found across the country.
‘Doctors more to blame for health care costs than medical aids’
The inquiry found that new interventions in private health care were needed.
No meat for Bophelong Hospital patients
As the North West Health Department?s financial crisis deepens, so hospital patients are bearing the brunt.
Study finds shocking nicotine levels in babies
One in five babies surveyed in two SA townships have the same levels of nicotine in their system as active smokers, a new study shows.
Smokers more likely to have HIV, says study
Over a quarter of HIV-positive men were smokers, whereas only 16% of HIV-negative men were smokers, according to a study of 25 sub-Saharan countries including South Africa.
Excess fat causing multiple amputations
A desperate surgeon appeals for help as diabetic patients overwhelm his wards. Kerry Cullinan reports on the twin monsters of obesity and diabetes
The downside of Limpopo's heavy rains
While heavy rains in Limpopo may have brought relief in the form of higher dam levels, residents are now concerned by an outbreak of house flies.
#Dineo fears for dilapidated Limpopo school
A dilapidated Limpopo school may be further ravaged by tropical storm Dineo as she makes her way through the region this weekend.
Former MEC denies culpability as many bay for her blood
Qedani Mahlangu denies she is to blame for the deaths of at least 94 mentally ill patients, but some believe she should be held criminally liable.
Cops capture alleged rapist of cancer girl, 13
A man alleged to have raped a 13-year-old cancer patient has been apprehend after spending months on the run.
Sugary drinks tax a bitter pill
TODAY'S deadline for comment and responses by key industry role players and the public to Treasury’s proposal that a tax be imposed on sugary drinks is expected to see the conflict between those in favour of the mea
Video: A day in the life of a dialysis patient
Nonhlanhla is one of the lucky few - thousands of kidney failure sufferers are unable to access treatment in South Africa due to a shortage of dialysis machines.
Video: Still in the shadows
Health-e News exposes South Africa’s lack of mental health services and one woman’s battle with depression.
Video: Modern medicine vs tradition
Health-e News follows Hloni Mahate from Orange Farm to see why he chose to go to the clinic and not the mountain.
Video: My life as a young lesbian
Health-e News follows Mpho who is learning to be more open about her sexuality. For more videos by Health-e News, go to www. health-e. org. za.
Video: Overcoming Nyaope addiction
Health-e News investigates the effect of Nyaope on the youth of South Africa. For more videos by Health-e News, go to www. health-e. org. za.
Penis transplant: man can now be a dad
Surgeons predict the recipient of the world's first successful penis transplant will be able to father his own kids naturally.