The decision by Novo Nordisk to discontinue the insulin pens will force patients to revert to syringes, complicating diabetes care for millions of people.

Every 14 November, we observe World Diabetes Day. The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 to 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’, which highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diabetes ...

South Africa’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement has left the healthcare sector facing tight financial constraints, as tax revenue projections fall and no additional funding is allocated.

The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of torrential rains in parts of the country. (Photo: Freepik) The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of torrential rains in ...

A major consequence of child poverty highlighted in the report is the causal link between poverty and child abuse.

In October 2023, four young children in Soweto fell ill after buying snacks from a local spaza shop, leading to the tragic deaths of Neo Kgang and Leon Jele. Despite a year passing, families have not ...

Following complaints from advocacy groups, the HPCSA initially issued Ramathuba a caution for unprofessional behaviour.

The Moqhaka Local Municipality in the Free State says the water is safe to drink, until samples that have been sent for testing show otherwise. This comes as residents told Health-e News that the tap ...

Normally, cell growth, cell division and cell death are tightly regulated processes. But mutations in a cell’s DNA can disrupt this regulation, leading to abnormal cell proliferation, forming tumours.