Articles for Marcus Low

A new study suggests HIV prevention has stalled. But there may be a silver lining

Infections dropped sharply in the 2010s, but progress since 2019 is unclear. More studies are needed across the country

Test more people to reduce TB deaths, study finds

New tests can be done in clinics and are much easier for patients

Release of useful health statistics: 2015 to 2025

The National Health Laboratory Service has provided HIV, TB, syphilis and cholesterol data

Withdrawal of US aid has hurt South Africa’s HIV programme

Number of viral load tests is significantly lower than expected

SA has world class medical researchers – they can and should be bailed out

Stopping health funding in Africa weakens America

This is an opportunity for President Ramaphosa to lead

Two years into the Covid disaster, where do we stand?

Far fewer people are dying but the disease remains extremely serious

How to boost the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Government has got a few things right, but there’s so much more it can still do

One week of Covid vaccines: What are we doing well? What can be done better?

An assessment of the rollout so far