Private health care in South Africa is prohibitively ... photojournalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has previously contributed photos and stories to NPR on the Mozambique cyclone of ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In many African cultures, a big belly has long been seen as a sign of wealth. But this perception is ...

Image caption, The South African government announced late on Sunday that the 94-year-old's health had declined - news that put many South Africans in a sombre mood. Image caption, A steady stream ...

In some West African clinics and medical facilities, the faces of the lost health workers stare out from tribute walls: Photos of the deceased are posted in hallways outside offices and ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across ... expressed concern over his health. Cyril Ramaphosa rebuts discredited claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa, as US president confronts ...

These categories include, but are not limited to, arts and entertainment, civil society, health, technology and innovation, and sport. These young people are actively shaping South Africa and play ...

One of the hurdles to improving health care systems for African countries is the shortage of scientists and lack of meaningful medical research on the continent, experts say. An organization hopes ...

African governments must prioritize health investment amid shrinking international aid and rising economic pressures, global ...

Without urgent intervention, Dalisu’s health and future hang in the balance. Millions of young Africans now face similar challenges as vital support programs evaporate. Of course, being HIV ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) says Africa has a shortage of health care workers. The issue was addressed in Namibia this week at a forum in Windhoek. Speaking at the first WHO Africa Health ...

Mental health is one of the continent's key concerns as Africans experience the effects of conflict on their lives. Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia host 40% of refugees - about 1,8 million people ...

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 7 (Reuters) - South Africa is moving ahead with implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, despite strong opposition from within ...