Alexis Chapell shares his personal journey of kidney failure and the life-sustaining dialysis therapy of National Renal Care that he has relied on since 2009.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day is observed on 4 March and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is highlighting the importance of early prevention of cervical cancer.

There is more to long-term health than keeping fit and eating right. Two oncologists are urging the public to become more aware of lesser known ways to reduce the risk of common cancers and how new technologies are improving the treatments available today.

Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Mohamed Ghodhbani explains how pre-pregnancy checks help address risks and optimise health. He shares seven key points.

Dr Miems Kleynhans, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, warns that misinformation on social media and opinion-based websites fuels anxiety in expectant parents and advises parents to seek guidance from a healthcare professional.

Dr Odwa Mazwai says all South African skin tones face skin cancer risk and urges the public to practice sun‑safe habits daily.

Africa’s first and only Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence at Netcare uMhlanga Hospital has once again been recognised by the International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS), renewing its certification for a further three years.

In this article, neurosurgeon Dr Stevens Hlahla explains how brain tumours can be accessed without opening the skull using endoscopic techniques.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious respiratory infection.While most people recover, Dr. Rubena Sathar warns it can lead to pneumonia and other complications.