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HIV funding cuts fall hardest on key populations: sex workers, gay and bisexual men, transgender women and people who inject drugs — who have a much higher chance of getting HIV and depend heavily on specialised, donor-funded services which the government has been slow to take over. (Dylan Bush, Bhekisisa)

More HIV funding cuts are coming for SA. This time it’s a slow fade, but with clear risks

The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria will start to cut its grant support to South Africa in just two years, with its final grant ending in eight years. Some…

The bad news headlines may be true but the good news is often overlooked

No easy fix to SA media money crisis

The closure of the New Frame, which sought to chase quality over clicks, is a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of donor funding

Worldwide, it has been shown that healthcare-user fees dramatically reduce demand for health services ― especially preventive services, because people may not perceive that they need interventions. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Crime and medicine: How to keep criminals out of our hospitals

There may be no quick fix to making our hospitals safer, but there may be one simple place to start

(John McCann/M&G)

Abortion: SA must speak up

Our country has a duty to ensure women’s rights are protected here and in the region

Marko — SOL Oupa Nkosi

#SliceOfLife: No one cares if a drug user dies

”Most drugs users have a pauper’s burial. On very rare occasions the family buries them.”

Bhekisisa scoops top health journalism award – again

Health editor Mia Malan wins top honour for the second time at Discovery’s annual awards ceremony.

Keneth Ndua demonstrates his stove invention

Ndua’s stove keeps a lid on cholera in Kenya

Women said they couldn’t afford to boil water and cook, so a local inventor rolled up his sleeves.

M&G joins #UnmaskStigma TB awareness campaign

The Mail & Guardian’s health centre, Bhekisisa, joins the World Health Organisation in raising awareness about TB on World TB Day on March 24.

Quick urine TB test a life-saver, but only in certain cases

There are fears that, because the LAM measure is easily administered, it could be used when conditions call for more detailed analysis.

Preventing poor people from selling their RDP houses widens the inequality gap in South Africa.

Mobile tech: A malaria-fighting secret weapon for Africa?

Is mobile technology the malaria-fighting secret weapon Africa’s been waiting for?

Betty Walakira was one of the scientists who pitched her innovation

From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists

Here are three tips to help keep your scientific presentations interesting, full of life and not sleep inducing.

No cause for panic stations over SA Zika case, says expert

Health authorities say the visitor diagnosed with the mosquito-spread virus has recovered and there is minimal likelihood of a local outbreak.

Bhekisisa is hiring

We are looking for a health news editor to join the team as we expand our reporting to Africa. Applications close on October 30.

Bhekisisa bagged five awards at the Discovery Health Journalism Awards on Wednesday night. From left: Amy Green

Bhekisisa scoops awards

Bhekisisa, the Mail & Guardian’s health desk, bagged four awards at the Discovery Health Journalism Awards on Wednesday night.

Bhekisisa on the cutting edge in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga-based journalists discovered a new circumcision device, called PrePex, at a Bhekisisa media training event on Monday.

The M&G’s centre for health journalism is looking for an SADC fellow.

Bhekisisa is looking for a health journalism fellow

Bhekisisa has a vacancy for a fellow from an SADC country – a working journalist who would like to hone their health journalism skills.

Bhekisisa’s first fellowship is coming to end and fellow, Sydney Masinga, speaks about his experience.

Bhekisisa journalism fellowships

Bhekisisa’s first fellowship is coming to end and fellow, Sydney Masinga, speaks about his experience. If you’re an interested journalist apply now.

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M&G Hangout: All the news from the sixth SA Aids Conference

Join our M&G Hangout as we discuss the latest news and research from the South African Aids Conference.

Motsoaledi spotlights Bhekisisa in health budget speech

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has highlighted the coverage of the M&G’s new health journalism centre, Bhekisisa, in his budget vote speech.

NHI: GPs polled want to work part-time.

Doctors give NHI a qualified thumbs up

GPs with their own practices are interested in working for the NHI scheme – with caveats.