Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism
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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa has put more than 500 000 people back onto HIV treatment this year. Is that true? Not quite. It’s misleading, reports our editor-in-chief, Mia Malan. Find out why. https://bhekisisa.org/health-news-south-africa/2025-05-21-the-case-of-the-minister-and-the-hiv-activists-are-we-entering-denialism-2-0/
People addicted to cigarettes don't often know what to do if they want to quit smoking. The National Council Against Smoking has a quitline where those who want help with leaving this unhealthy habit behind can get information and help. We spoke to one of the councillors in our #VapeUniverse podcast. #worldnotobaccoday #stopsmoking #antitobacco #quit Learn more: https://bhekisisa.org/multimedia/podcasts/2025-02-11-podcast-series-vaping-vs-smoking-which-is-truly-safer/
Could ketamine be the answer to treatment-resistant depression? @drleneleroux was inspired after her psychiatrist recommended #Ketamineinfusiontherapy for her depression. Amazed by the speedy results, Le Roux was prompted to set up a practice offering ketamine therapy. Now, others with hard-to-treat depression have the same opportunity Le Roux did under the watchful eye of an anaesthetist or psychologist. To learn more about ketamine therapy watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bwoTRcNcNkU?feature=shared #depression #Ketamineinfusiontherapy #healthjournalism #bhekisisa #HealthBeat #mentalhealth #Ketaminetherapy
South Africa has a problem with heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung problems — and diabetes. In fact, over the last 15 years, deaths from these noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have overtaken those caused by illnesses such as HIV and tuberculosis — and in 2020, diabetes was the biggest killer in the country. Despite a target, set at the same time, to lower early deaths from NCDs by 25% by the end of 2025, no country is on course to hit that goal — including #SA. Why? In SA it’s mostly because we don’t have a grip on how many people have diabetes — which means many people live with blood sugar levels that are far too high for far too long. Find out more on what experts say the country should do to get on track. https://bhekisisa.org/health-news-south-africa/2025-02-17-why-sa-needs-to-get-a-grip-on-diabetes-fast/
When Sarah Stein wrote an op-ed for us about her experiences working in #publichealthcare, she never imagined the impact it would have. Instead of provoking muted conversation among her peers, it attracted national attention. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana mentioned Sarah by name in his budget speech, sympathising with the plight of young medics. “I got such a shock when I found out, I had no idea that it was going to happen”. Read Sarah’s full op-ed: https://bhekisisa.org/opinion/2025-05-07-what-they-dont-teach-in-medical-school/ #healthjournalism #impactjournalism #budgetspeech #medicalstudent #publichealth
Doctors say #ADHD meds rules hurt kids more than they help. Making families go to a doctor every 30 days blocks treatment. “It’s time to change that script,” psychiatrist Renata Schoeman argues. https://bhekisisa.org/opinion/2025-06-09-monthly-prescription-rule-blocks-adhd-treatment-for-sa-kids/
Ketamine clinics are on the rise in South Africa, offering a miracle cure for depression. But not all of them follow medical rules. Psychiatrists warn that some clinics offer “treatment” without proper training or supervision. ‘If we're not providing care safely, we’re being irresponsible,’ says Stellenbosch anaesthesiology professor, Sean Chetty. Watch Health Beat this Sunday at 5.30pm on eNCA as we examine the ketamine craze.
Last Wednesday, the CDC told their #Pepfar-funded projects they can restart in full — and reappoint laid off staff and hand out #PrEP, which waivers don’t allow. Here’s why via @miamalan. https://bhekisisa.org/health-news-south-africa/2025-02-13-breaking-defying-trump-some-pepfar-projects-can-now-restart-in-full-without-a-waiver/
Pepfar-funded HIV organisations in South Africa woke up to devastating news: overnight letters from USAID announced their grants were permanently terminated. #HIV #Pepfar #USAID #SouthAfrica https://bhekisisa.org/health-news-south-africa/2025-02-27-breaking-trump-orders-usaid-funded-hiv-organisations-in-sa-to-shut-down/
South Africa is signed up to a list of World Health Organisation goals to lower premature deaths from NCDs by 2025. How is the country faring? Read more here. https://bhekisisa.org/health-news-south-africa/2025-02-17-why-sa-needs-to-get-a-grip-on-diabetes-fast/