A cancer drug currently in clinical trials has shown the potential to protect from, cure and prevent transmission of malaria. The breakthrough finding by the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers, in collaboration with several local and international institutions.
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Politics and Society Vaccines could be a game-changer in the fight against malaria in Africa
For a malaria vaccine to have an impact, health promotion is key. Awareness campaigns must address safety concerns and emphasise expected positive impacts.
Politics and Society Flesh tones in prosthetics
Breast prosthetics are now available in flesh tones suitable for Cancer survivors of colour. Until recently, realistic skin colours for all women who have undergone mastectomies were not available. Women of colour have had to endure post-treatment life with softies in pale skin tones.
Politics and Society TAC slams Mbeki over his views on HIV
Former president repeated misconceptions about the disease when he addressed UNISA.
Politics and Society Ovarian condition that can cause missed menstrual periods and infertility is going undetected in Nigeria
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is common among women and girls in Nigeria but not many know its impact on their lives and reproductive health.
Politics and Society How migrants who move between Zimbabwe and South Africa access healthcare in border towns
Beitbridge and Musina are two border towns in Zimbabwe and South Africa that see many migrants pass through – with different health needs.
Politics and Society TAC tackles health minister on medical xenophobia
“The issue of medical xenophobia: we cannot keep silent and not talk about it…Minister, it is wrong for us to discriminate against one another. We’re calling on government to speak out,” — Chair of the Treatment Action Campaign Sibongile Tshabalala.
Politics and Society Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it’s kicking up a storm
South Africa’s healthcare services are overburdened. But this is not because of non-nationals.
Politics and Society Funding opens to expand roll-out of the first-ever malaria vaccine
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has opened a funding and support process that will assist countries to roll-out the first-ever malaria vaccine. The vaccine will help curb a disease that killed nearly half a million African children in 2020.