Malnutrition is often an underlying cause of death in young children. (Photo: Freepik) Malnutrition is often an underlying cause of death in young children. (Photo: Freepik) Despite the advancements ...

Drought brings economic struggles and food shortages, which create stress in families. (Photo: Freepik) Drought brings economic struggles and food shortages, which create stress in families. (Photo: ...

In a country grappling with high rates of GBV, it paints a stark picture of the lasting trauma that affects individuals and families. (Photo: Freepik) In a country grappling with high rates of GBV, it ...

Veronicca Molefe wants to ensure that young people get the health services they need. (Photo: supplied) Veronicca Molefe wants to ensure that young people get the health services they need. (Photo: ...

A stroke survivor can regain full function with regular exercise. (Photo: freepik) A stroke survivor can regain full function with regular exercise. (Photo: freepik) Strokes are traditionally known to ...

Food crisis concerns at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.(Photo: SA History Online) Food crisis concerns at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.(Photo: SA History Online) While the Gauteng health ...

Those who have water need to use it more efficiently and sparingly. (File photo) Those who have water need to use it more efficiently and sparingly. (File photo) As South Africa continues to grapple ...

An eye test can detect conditions that may cause vision loss. (Photo: freepik) An eye test can detect conditions that may cause vision loss. (Photo: freepik) The Health Professions Council of South ...

The department says the issues at Elim Hospital have been fixed. (Photo: supplied) The department says the issues at Elim Hospital have been fixed. (Photo: supplied) Several families in Limpopo say ...

Motivational speaker Nombuyiselo Mapongwana shares her journey on living with HIV for 30 years. (Photo: Health-e News) Motivational speaker Nombuyiselo Mapongwana shares her journey on living with HIV ...

The crisis, fuelled by ageing infrastructure, population growth, and mismanagement, poses severe health risks, including waterborne diseases.

South Africa faces alarming rates of teen pregnancy and HIV, with many young people deterred from accessing free preventive services due to judgment and shame.