Health
Fort Beaufort Provincial Hospital is a health hazard
Eastern Cape Department of Labour issues an Occupational Health and Safety probation notice
News | 24 June 2022
Officials warn of “collapse” of health service but court says they are to blame
Eastern Cape judges refer damning ruling to NPA to consider prosecution
Law | 22 June 2022
No ambulances for two months in Eastern Cape districts
Vehicles in any case not adequately equipped says civic organisation
News | 21 June 2022
Rural Eastern Cape nurses demand special allowance
Health department agrees to meet nursing unions next week over allegations of unpaid allowances
Brief | 17 June 2022
Scientists sound alarm on badly run medical studies
More than half of clinical trials analysed showed a high risk of bias. It was especially bad for drug and alcohol studies.
By James Stent
Science | 13 June 2022
Abortion behind bars: women in prisons have extra obstacles to overcome
Prison policies must be changed
By Rebecca Gore
Opinion | 8 June 2022
“I’m broken inside,” says Springs sex worker after botched illegal abortion
SWEAT wants government to make it easier for sex workers to access adequate healthcare free from stigma
News | 27 May 2022
Why independent healthcare inside prisons is vital
Prisoners are overlooked in an already unequal health system
Opinion | 25 May 2022
Fresh air and better houses are weapons in the fight against TB
The disease has been rare in rich countries for 50 years, and one reason is decent housing
By James Stent
Science | 10 May 2022