New Trans Health Service at Groote Schuur Hospital:
A vital Trans Health Service has opened at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, operated by the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation.
SA Officially Registers “Game-Changer” Twice-a-Year HIV Prevention Jab:
A major advance in the fight against HIV is a step closer after South Africa officially registers lenacapavir, a twice-a-year prevention jab.
“We Deserve Care Too”: Deepening Health Crisis for LGBTQIA+ People in Gauteng Clinics:
Gauteng clinics are failing LGBTQIA+ people, says Ritshidze’s new report, revealing stigma, denial of care and faltering HIV services.
Could a Condom Detect STIs? Health Dept Weighs In:
There recently been talk of a colour-changing condom to detect STIs — but is it fact or fantasy? SA’s Health Department responds.
Department of Health Outlines Steps to Protect LGBTQI+ Patients in South Africa:
LGBTQI+ patients deserve safe, inclusive healthcare in South Africa. The Department of Health outlines measures to make this a reality.
Mental Health: A Queer Little Chat With AI:
A gay man from South Africa chats with an AI friend about life's big questions - from mental health to helping our community.
SA Govt Plans to Roll Out Injectable PrEP to MSM and Trans People:
The SA government plans to introduce a twice-yearly injectable form of PrEP to HIV-vulnerable communities, including MSM and trans people.
Here Are LGBTQ-Friendly Public Health Clinics in Gauteng:
Here is a list of LGBTQ-friendly government clinics in Gauteng, provided to MambaOnline by the Gauteng Department of Health.
The Queer Reality About Addiction – There’s Wholeness in Wellness:
When they tried to make Amy go to rehab, she said, “No,
Queer 101: Understanding Tops and Bottoms:
For many of us, especially when we are young, the terms tops and bottoms can be confusing and full of misconceptions. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.
Mpox Vaccines Are Here: Where to Get Them:
South Africa’s Department of Health has announced that vaccines for mpox are now available in three provinces, while also confirming two new cases.
Treasury Hands HIV Response a Lifeline, but is it Too Little?:
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that South Africa’s HIV response will receive a financial lifeline from National Treasury and international donors.
Queer Health: Six Powerful Tips to Manage Anxiety:
Struggling with anxiety as a queer person? Here are 6 practical, LGBTQ+ affirming tips to manage anxiety and reclaim your peace.
Civil Society: Government Must Step Up to Address Trump’s HIV Funding Cuts:
More than 200 individuals and 60 organisations have called on South Africa’s government to urgently respond to the "catastrophic" HIV funding cuts.
Study: Puberty Blockers Ban is Harming Trans Youth:
A new study has found that the UK’s ban on providing puberty blockers to transgender children is having “very serious adverse effects”.
Queer Health 101: Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community:
Explore why LGBTQ+ communities face higher substance use risks, and how awareness, support and harm reduction can change the narrative.
5 Essential Tips for Healthy and Fulfilling Sex for Queer Men:
For queer men, navigating sex and relationships includes considerations shaped by social, cultural, and health-related factors. Here are some useful tips!
Neuroqueer Identity: Understanding ADHD and the LGBTQ+ Community:
Explore how ADHD intersects with LGBTQ+ identity in this honest, witty deep-dive into the emerging concept of being neuroqueer.
“Scared for Our Lives”: Activists Warn Parliament of Looming HIV Crisis After PEPFAR Cuts:
South Africa is on the precipice of a major public health crisis, activists have warned, following devastating cuts to HIV funding by PEPFAR.
“They Don’t See Us”: Maya Sebopelo’s Fight for Gender-Affirming Care:
“They treat us like our healthcare doesn’t matter,” says transgender Pretoria student Maya Sebopelo about her struggle to access gender-affirming care.