Ukraine: war has an impact on people’s health beyond bullets and bombs
According to the UN human rights office, 136 civilians have died in the war on Ukraine so far. But it...
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New COVID data: South Africa has arrived at the recovery stage of the pandemic
A recently published South African study set out to determine sero-positivity against SARS-CoV-2 before the fourth wave of COVID-19, in...
A South African company addresses vaccine supply inequity, despite Canada’s lack of support
Since late 2020, the inequitable access across the globe to COVID-19 vaccines has been a glaring problem. But a remarkable...
God and illness: for some South Africans, there’s more to healing than medicine
For many people, familiarity breeds trust. Hospitals and clinics can be places of mistrust or uncertainty, in part because they...
Like COVID, TB is a pandemic and must be treated as an emergency
In 1993, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared tuberculosis (TB) a global public health emergency. It urged nations to coordinate...
Can churches be protectors of public health?
Over the past two years of living with COVID-19, many churches have had to think in new ways. Congregations across...
How to get the most out of your N95 mask or other respirator
Although mask mandates are lifting in some states, many people will continue to wear masks to protect themselves and others...
How sport can help young people to become better citizens
Most Australians have followed health advice to wear face masks and have COVID-19 vaccinations. Actions like these that benefit others...
South African doctors call for law reform, fearing a harsh penalty if patients die
In November 2021 the South African Medico-Legal Association joined other with leading healthcare organisations in South Africa in urging the...
Words about mental health need to align with people’s understanding of well being
In South Africa, English is only the sixth most common language spoken within households. But it’s dominant outside the home,...
