HIV and cervical cancer: Behind SA’s extraordinarily high numbers

Posted in: HIV, Latest, Reproductive Health

A study recently published in The Lancet found that women living with HIV made up an astonishing 63.4% of new cervical cancer cases in South Africa in 2018. Elri Voigt spoke to local experts about the links between HIV and cervical cancer in South Africa and how cervical cancer is prevented, tested for, and treated in the public sector.

Cancer care in the public sector: Are things getting better?

Posted in: Healthcare system, Healthcare Workers, Latest

Three years ago, public sector cancer services made headlines for failing patients in multiple provinces. A few government interventions later, experts say there have been improvements, but significant issues remain. Elna Schütz reports.

The needs of queer folk in SA

Posted in: Latest, Reproductive Health, Spotlight Edition 5: Youth Edition