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Western Cape researchers find first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent Multidrug-Resistant TB

By Ragheema Mclean In a significant breakthrough, the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis (TB) Centre at Stellenbosch University have discovered the first ever safe and effective treatment capable of preventing multidrug-resistant TB in both children and adults. Researchers from the centre reported that an antibiotic taken for six months, once daily, could reduce the risk of developing drug-resistant TB in children by 56%. Speaking on the VOC Drive Time show, Associate Professor […]

8 December 2023

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HIV-positive people in SA skipping treatment over Covid-19 fears

A high percentage of HIV-positive South Africans are missing their clinic appointments to collect their medication and testing for HIV has also dropped drastically due to fears of contracting Covid-19, non-profit and non-governmental health organisation Right to Care said on Tuesday. South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic worldwide and patients who are not on treatment and have a low immune system are at risk for the coronavirus, with a […]

28 April 2020

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Patient with suspected spinal TB ‘denied critical healthcare over Covid-19’ in KZN

On 5 March, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced South Africa’s first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus. A week later, on the morning of 13 March, a Durban hostel resident - we will call him Mpilo - arose, then collapsed to the floor. His legs were not working. He had previously experienced lower back pain but no other symptoms. By late afternoon, sufficient funds were raised to put fuel […]

25 March 2020

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Western Cape researchers find first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent Multidrug-Resistant TB

HIV-positive people in SA skipping treatment over Covid-19 fears

Patient with suspected spinal TB ‘denied critical healthcare over Covid-19’ in KZN

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