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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 05/10/2026

Ready to put your health knowledge to the test? Our crossword is packed with clues inspired by Bhekisisa’s reporting, data and policy stories. Answers on our website. bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-cr...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 05/10/2026

When climate disasters follow you home and invade your sleep. More in today’s #BhekisisaInYourInbox. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 04/10/2026

The Africa Health Research Institute researchers studying climate change in 4 African countries have found that flooding accounts for a quarter of all mental disorders. Find out how they’re helping to rebuild the minds of survivors on #HealthBeat later today at 2.30pm on eNCA, channel #DStv403.

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 03/10/2026

From the trauma left by floods to the sleepless nights caused by heat, #HealthBeat with @miamalan.bsky.social finds out what researchers are learning about helping people recover from the health costs of floods and weather disasters. That’s on Sunday at 2.30pm on eNCA, channel #DStv403.

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 03/10/2026

What happens when your home stays hot all night? Temperatures inside some informal homes can reach 30°C — disrupting sleep. Now UCT researchers are testing surprisingly simple solutions. More on Bhekisisa's #HealthBeat with @miamalan.bsky.social on Sunday at 2.30pm on eNCA, channel #DStv403.

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 02/10/2026

The Africa Health Research Institute researchers studying climate change in four African countries have found that flooding accounts for a quarter of all mental disorders. Find out how they’re helping to rebuild the minds of survivors on #HealthBeat, Sunday at 2.30pm on eNCA.

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 02/10/2026

How do floods, cyclones and drought affect mental health, and what are researchers learning about helping people recover? Watch HealthBeat with @miamalan.bsky.social on Sunday at 2.30pm on eNCA, channel #DStv403.

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 23/09/2026

So what happens before a man becomes violent — and where can we intervene? South African Medical Research Council researchers explain why preventing #GBV means looking at the frightened boy who came before the violent man. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 16/09/2026

💉 Want #LEN but not sure what actually happens at the clinic? HIV test ✔️ 2 pills ✔️2 tummy or buttocks jabs ✔️ 2 more pills the next day ✔️ Back in 6 months ✔️ We went to a clinic to make you a step-by-step LEN cheat sheet. #Lenacapavir #HIVPrevention bhekisisa.org/article/2026...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 14/09/2026

Three out of four women giving birth weren’t allowed to have a partner with them during the delivery. The health department's guidelines say that’s not respectful maternity care. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 14/09/2026

Slapped. Scolded. Shamed. That — and more — is what 1.79-million women faced while giving birth in KZN and Gauteng in the past 10 years. Here’s what the numbers tell us about #obstetricviolence. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 14/09/2026

In the past 10 years, 12 out of every 20 women who gave birth in KZN and Gauteng were abused during labour. Only 1 out of 12 reported it. We look at what the numbers mean. #ObstetricViolence bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 09/09/2026

Countries are cracking down on energy drinks. The industry may not go quietly. Find out in Nicole Ludolph’s pick for today’s #BhekisisaInYourInbox, from @theexamination.org. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 02/09/2026

Why would a newsroom give its competitors access to the sources and expertise it spent years building? For two days, that’s exactly what we did. Here’s why @miamalan.bsky.social thinks sharing knowledge can make health journalism better. #HealthJournalism bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 26/08/2026

Take a break with the Bhekisisa crossword and see how much you remember about South Africa's health system, policies and the people shaping the conversation. bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-cr...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 24/08/2026

Ozempic-style drugs aren’t just about losing weight. Obesity is a chronic disease — and #GLP1s can also reduce the risk of several serious health problems. But for most South Africans, price keeps them out of reach. Could generics change that? bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 24/08/2026

South Africa finally has its first generic version of the ingredient in #Ozempic. The catch? It’s only about 18.5% cheaper. And while legal #GLP1s remain expensive, a dangerous black market is thriving. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 19/08/2026

Looking for a different way to explore Bhekisisa? Start with our crossword. You'll test your health knowledge, meet the team behind the stories and discover answers hidden across our website. bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-cr...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 19/08/2026

What happens when the #HIVPrevention shot everyone wants is available at only some clinics? Ida Jooste tells us more in today’s #BhekisisaInYourinbox. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 17/08/2026

Keneilwe Dikoma was 16 when her son Lorato was born. Thirty years on, she's still his full-time carer — with a wheelchair that no longer fits, a clinic that runs out of his medicine and no toilet that he can use. #CerebralPalsy mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 15/08/2026

From public health breakthroughs to policy debates, the Bhekisisa crossword is a fun way to explore our archive and learn more about the stories — and people — behind our journalism. bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-cr...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 15/08/2026

Confession: our senior editor speaks fluent Alien. "Eeek dada ba bleeek meep." Turns out scientists have their own version — an acronym-heavy, jargon-laced language that loses the rest of us. There’s a fix for that. #BhekisisaInYourInbox mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 07/08/2026

The first #lenacapavir figures tell a much bigger story than uptake alone. Bhekisisa analysed the numbers to understand what they mean for South Africa's fight against HIV — and whether the roll-out can succeed in the long term. 🔗 bhekisisa.org/health-news-... #HIV #PrEP #AIDS2026

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 07/08/2026

South Africa has the first six weeks of national #lenacapavir roll-out data. We went a step further. Our investigation asks: ✅ Who's choosing LEN? ✅ Is it expanding HIV prevention? ✅ Will donated supplies last? Read more: 🔗 bhekisisa.org/health-news-... #HIV #PrEP #AIDS2026

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 05/08/2026

Health journalism doesn't have to be all headlines. Take a break with the Bhekisisa crossword and see how much you remember about South Africa's health system, policies and the people shaping the conversation. bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-cr...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 05/08/2026

South Africa made three big announcements at the 26th International Aids Conference, held in Rio, last week. Our @miamalan.bsky.social dives into them in today’s #BhekisisaInYourInbox. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 25/07/2026

What if HIV’s greatest legacy is teaching us how to treat obesity? In the latest newsletter, Francois Venter, Simiso Sokhela, Nzama Mbalati and Yvette Raphael explain how we cannot let history repeat itself and let stigma keep people away from effective treatment. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 25/07/2026

Why are sausages bad for you? Find out in Jessica Pitchford’s pick for the latest #BhekisisaInYourInbox, from The Telegraph. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 22/07/2026

@aidsconference.bsky.social | In less than a week's time, researchers, activists, policymakers and people living with HIV will gather in Rio de Janeiro and online for the 26th International Aids Conference. Theme: Rethink. Rebuild. Rise. Register: www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 21/07/2026

Read Rosaline Daniel’s pick — How to Present as Female During End Times — in the latest #BhekisisaInYourInbox. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 21/07/2026

What if the real villain in Netflix's The Polygamist isn't HIV? As #AIDS2026 opens in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, our first opinion piece by Thabani Nyoni explores why ending Aids will require changing the stories we tell about HIV. #BhekisisaInYourInbox mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 21/07/2026

How does intimate partner violence, food insecurity, water insecurity and other issues affect the spread of HIV? Find out at #AIDS2026 in Brazil. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance still open: www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 20/07/2026

Less than a week to go before #AIDS2026 kicks off! Unable to attend in person? Register for online access, where you’ll be able to attend all conference sessions, satellite sessions and pre-conferences streamed live on the platform. Find out more: www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 17/07/2026

Bhekisisa is proud to be an official media partner of the 26th International Aids Conference. Follow us for live updates and expert perspectives. Register for the conference. #HIVScience #HealthReporting www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 15/07/2026

How do microplastics enhance antimicrobial resistance? Find out in @nicoleludolph.bsky.social's pick for today’s #BhekisisaInYourInbox, from Mongabay. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 15/07/2026

Two injections. Almost R5 600. Could South Africa's new shingles vaccine also lower your risk of dementia? Linda Nordling unpacks this in today’s #BhekisisaInYourInbox. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 13/07/2026

In South Africa, 1.5x more women die during pregnancy or childbirth than what the 2030 target for sustainable development is. Are the numbers going up, down or nowhere? Have a look. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 13/07/2026

Less than a third of #SA’s 52 health districts hit the target for keeping maternal deaths acceptably low in 2024. Find out if yours is one of them in today’s #BhekisisaInYourInbox. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 13/07/2026

@aidsconference.bsky.social | Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to HIV prevention and treatment. Register for the 26th International Aids Conference to join the “Moving away from stigma” session. #AIDS2026 www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 13/07/2026

Where do the fewest moms die because of a complicated pregnancy in South Africa? And in which districts do the most moms die? We put together an interactive map. Have a look. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 13/07/2026

Only half of South Africa’s health districts can keep newborn deaths at or below 12 per 1 000 births. Is one of them where you live? We dive into the data. #neonatalmortality bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 10/07/2026

What does queerness look like in a conservative society? “Pure Men”, Jessica Pitchford’s pick for today’s #BhekisisaInYourInbox, asks the fundamental question of how to find the courage to be true to yourself, whatever the cost. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 10/07/2026

A scientist returns home to Zambia. Around a fire, his aunt asks whether the HIV jab cures HIV. That question, he writes in today’s newsletter, changed how he thought about science forever. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 08/07/2026

@aidsconference.bsky.social | The global HIV response is facing one of its most challenging moments in years. Register for the 26th International Aids Conference now to join scientists, activists, healthcare workers and communities in confronting what comes next. www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 08/07/2026

Illegal GLP-1 drugs are smuggled into SA as cat food or calcium and could be cocktails of disaster. Is weight loss worth the risk? #HealthBeat with @miamalan.bsky.social finds out why people are taking chances and why they shouldn’t. bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-tv...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 08/07/2026

Why has GLP-1 become the next big obsession? Health Beat speaks to doctors and patients. #HealthBeat with @miamalan.bsky.social on our YouTube channel. youtu.be/Qs669zAgC4g?...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 08/07/2026

We’re an obese nation and approved weight-loss drugs are unaffordable. It’s fertile ground for an online GLP-1 black market. #HealthBeat speaks to those who’ve accessed it — no questions asked — and who had no clue what was in it. bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-tv...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 08/07/2026

[ON #HEALTHBEAT THIS JULY] Retatrutide, or “reta”, is still being tested in clinical trials. It’s not approved for sale anywhere. So how are South Africans already using it? Find out on #HealthBeat with @miamalan.bsky.social. #WeightLossDrugs #GLP1 #SouthAfrica bhekisisa.org/bhekisisa-tv...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 07/07/2026

Find out more Appolonia, an African kingdom that resisted the Atlantic slave trade, in Rosaline Daniel’s pick for the latest #BhekisisaInYourInbox. mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.or...

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Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism @bhekisisa.org · 07/07/2026

HIV prevention breakthroughs like lenacapavir will only have a chance at ending #Aids if they are affordable & easily accessible to those who need it most. Register for the 26th International Aids Conference to join the conversation: www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

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