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The burden of cancer is growing, particularly in low- and middle-income regions. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, instances of cancer have doubled in the last 30 years. (File photo)

‘It’s heartbreaking’: bad cancer drugs shipped to more than 100 countries

The drugs form the backbone of treatment plans for numerous common cancers, including breast, ovarian and leukemia

  • Des Erasmus
18 min read
A volunteer demonstrates an HIV screening test. (File photo)

Trump’s funding cuts hit HIV, GBV services hard

The US president’s cutting of financial support has cut life-saving treatment for many in SA

  • Umamah Bakharia
7 min read
The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (Fedsas), has hit out at the ban. (File photo/MG)

Food ban at Gauteng schools angers vendors

Livelihoods are lost while government remains silent about the source of the food contamination

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read
The virus continues to disproportionately affect those living in the rural areas of KZN, where prevalence rates are at 20%. File photo

HIV treatment gaps persist among KZN youth, despite overall decline in prevalence

Young people still face significant gaps in treatment, testing and prevention efforts, with only 62.8% on antiretroviral therapy

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read