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On World Health Day 2024, South Africa faces a critical challenge: reducing maternal mortality from 109. 6 to 70 deaths per 100,000 births by 2030. The Department of Health and WHO are highlighting innovative programmes like MomConnect, which has already supported 5 million mothers, while calling for urgent action to address remaining gaps in maternal and newborn care. Despite progress, one preventable death occurs every seven seconds globally.
Explore the insights from MISTRA's webinar, where experts discussed the geopolitical shifts following Donald Trump's election and their implications for South Africa and the global landscape.
At least 53 people have died from an unidentified virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the WHO confirming alarming trends among affected demographics.
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi launches a campaign to encourage men to engage in HIV treatment, addressing stigma and healthcare attitudes that hinder access.
KwaZulu-Natal grapples with rising Hand Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
Explore the emotional and financial challenges faced by families of childhood cancer patients, as highlighted by experts and personal stories, in light of International Childhood Cancer Day 2025.
South Africa faces a significant public health challenge with a reported 1 739 congenital syphilis cases in 2023, far exceeding the global target. This article explores the implications, causes, and necessary actions to combat this alarming trend.
Experts discuss South Africa’s current vaccine manufacturing capabilities and the steps needed to prepare for future pandemics.
In a landmark initiative to combat childhood cancer, the World Health Organisation has launched a revolutionary platform providing free cancer medicines to children in developing nations.
This is where the 0. 1% of global decision-makers shape the future, away from the noise, with conversations that later set the course of industries, economies, and policies.
Seven years after South Africa's devastating listeriosis outbreak claimed 216 lives, victims like Thenjiwe Dodo continue their fight for justice. While Tiger Brands announces interim relief for some affected families, others still wait for closure in the ongoing class action lawsuit.
Amid escalating conflict in eastern DR Congo, WHO has confirmed that a critical laboratory containing deadly pathogens including Ebola remains secure, despite the M23 rebel group's seizure of Goma.
New statistics reveal that breast and cervical cancers are now the leading causes of death among South African women, surpassing HIV, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and funding for early detection and treatment.
In a robust defence of the World Health Organisation's operations, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus systematically addressed Trump's criticisms of the organisation, highlighting reforms, funding structures and pandemic response measures.
The Trump administration's immediate halt on USAID funding threatens global health programmes, with South African experts warning of devastating impacts on HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria treatment.
The World Health Organisation faces a critical financial challenge as its largest donor, the United States, moves to withdraw. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reveals plans to restructure priorities while emphasising the organisation's vital role in protecting US health security. The announcement comes as WHO grapples with both Covid-19 response and current bird flu threats.
Experts warn that Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the WHO could jeopardise global health initiatives, affecting millions worldwide.
Amidst global health concerns, WHO calls for the USA to maintain its partnership, highlighting the crucial role it plays in health security worldwide.
With President Trump's shocking announcement to withdraw the US from the WHO, experts warn of potential setbacks for global health systems and significant risks for the fight against pandemics.
In a dramatic return to power, Donald Trump marks his first day as US President with unprecedented executive orders spanning immigration, climate policy, and pardons for Capitol rioters. As Biden watches his legacy dismantled, Trump's bold moves signal a radical shift in American policy direction.
As the silent crisis of undernutrition in children looms, addressing nutrition could hold the key to safeguarding future generations from the devastation of preventable diseases like measles.
Sierra Leone battles mpox outbreak as South Africa stays alert for new cases
Under a makeshift shelter, Moussa Akele kills time chewing the stimulant khat, wondering where his family will get its next meal after fleeing a series of earthquakes that have shaken several regions of Ethiopia.
This article explores the urgent need to modernise circumcision practices in Africa, highlighting the dangers of traditional methods and advocating for the integration of medical oversight
An awkward question remains five years after Covid-19 began its deadly rampage: is the world ready to handle the next pandemic?