Tuberculosis (TB) remains South Africa’s deadliest infectious disease, claiming 56,000 lives in 2023, despite new cases declining sharply in recent years.

Vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.

According to the UniZulu study, the use of isihlambezo is associated with “induced heartburn, pre-mature labour, miscarriage, increased blood flow, abortion and allergic reactions during pregnancy.

Women with HIV are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer than those who are HIV-negative ...