ANALYSIS: Is HIV/Aids misinformation and denialism on the rise again? How to counter persistent myths
Vigilance against Aids denialism is important, particularly in Africa where access to information and inclusive healthcare is still patchy.
4 questions answered about the testing of instant noodles by the Nigerian Food and Drug Administration after Asia scare
Nigerians eat billions of servings of noodles. So a scare in Asia is causing alarm locally, with officials set to carry out tests.
Super-benefits of humble charcoal? Beware of dangerous claims in widely shared Facebook posts
Activated charcoal is one of the most medicinal products you can have at home, according to social media posts. Are these claims true?
‘Fraudulent and misleading’: why pricey herbal mix touted as a remedy for HIV falls flat
There is still no cure for the HIV. Expensive treatments advertised on social media that claim otherwise should be ignored.
Viral home remedy won’t cure your dog’s ‘cat flu’ – and could be toxic
Pet owners are responding to a home concoction shared on social media. But they are well-advised to steer clear.
How much schooling time did South Africa’s kids lose to Covid? Probably a year
Following almost two years of disruptions to South Africa's school calendar, what has been the impact of Covid-19 on education in SA?