Healthcheck Reports
Factsheet: FACTSHEET: Tracking the state of Nigerians’ health over 10 years
Has the health of Nigerians improved over the last decade, at least according to eight key indicators? We examined the trends revealed by a series of major surveys.
#5facts: SA’s top 2017 numbers

Crime, income, social grants, obesity and migrants. We picked five facts about big South African talking points in 2017.
Handwashing 101: Dettol’s disease-busting claims under the microscope

Just how likely are you to avoid diarrhea or the flu by regularly washing your hands? And how big a toll does diarrhea take among the very young?
Is SA ‘among the top six in the world’ for nuclear medicine ingredients?

South Africa’s third energy minister for 2017 has high praise for the country’s nuclear capabilities. Here’s what we know about South Africa’s contribution to nuclear medicine.
SA billboard likely understates child ‘hunger’ deaths

In a publicity campaign, South Africa’s official opposition put a spotlight on the number of children dying due to a lack of food every day. But the figure is probably even higher.
Does Nigeria have the most people with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa?

A top drug firm executive said Nigeria registers the most new cases of diabetes in the region and that 5 million people in the country are living with the disease. Do the claims get a clean bill of health?
Blog post: ANALYSIS: The case for speed cameras on South Africa’s deadly roads
In theory, anything which reduces a motorist’s speed could reduce the possibility of a crash – or serious injury, if one occurs. But does research back up the case for traffic cameras to help enforce speed limits?
#5facts: The sad extent of suicide in South Africa

A recent suicide of a university student in South Africa has put self-harm deaths back in the headlines. We look at 5 facts about suicide in South Africa.