In-depth: The state of SA’s HPV vaccination programme in 2023

Posted in: Child health, Healthcare system, Latest, Reproductive Health, SRHR

South Africa’s HPV vaccination programme has by all accounts been a resounding success over the last decade, likely helping to prevent many cases of cervical cancer. But the programme has suffered major setbacks due to COVID-19-related disruptions and in addition to getting it back on track, some argue vaccine eligibility should be expanded to include boys as well as older girls and women newly infected with HIV. Amy Green takes stock of the country’s HPV vaccination efforts.

In-depth: The state of SA’s HPV vaccination programme in 2023

Women in Health: Being a midwife is a calling, says founder of Black Women Arise

Posted in: Healthcare system, Latest, Provinces, Reproductive Health, SRHR

Being a midwife is not a career for her, says Sebabatso Tsosane – it’s a calling. Refilwe Mochoari spoke to Tsosane – a midwife, lecturer, and founder of the Free State-based organisation Black Women Arise – about her passion to empower women with knowledge about their sexual and reproductive health as part of Spotlight’s Women in Health series.