At any given time, there are around 4,300 people waiting for organ donations in South Africa. These patients usually need new livers, kidneys, lungs or hearts. But organ donors are in very short supply... read
As is the case with any disease caused by pathogenic viruses - like Zika or influenza - Ebola spreads dangerously and unpredictably. This makes tracking the movement of viruses around the world a major challenge... Read
A measles vaccine protects against measles infection. By introducing a bit of weakened virus, the immune system learns how to deal with it, so when a real measles virus comes along, it can eliminate it... Read
Portable medical technology makes it possible to take primary healthcare to low-income populations that frequently have a disproportionate burden of ill health. Read
The psychiatric profession should play a greater role in advocating for patients' rights and improving management of mental health in the public sector... Read
