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South Africa Sees Rise in Mpox Cases, With Most Reported in Cape Town

Mpox cases are rising in South Africa. Here’s what LGBTQ+ people need to know about symptoms, transmission, risks and prevention.

Intersex South African Lerato Sikhosana seeks justice over irreversible childhood surgery and says she is still living with the consequences.

Harm reduction can save lives. Learn why overdose prevention and compassionate substance use support matter for South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community.

The national Pride Flag Tour campaign, which promotes stigma-free healthcare for LGBTIQ+ people in South Africa, kicked off in Limpopo this week.

South African psychologists backed a global declaration rejecting LGBTQ+ conversion practices as harmful, unethical and unscientific.

Experts warn HIV and LGBT+ health services remain at risk after funding cuts, urging South Africa to rethink healthcare for key populations.

Discovery Health will review transgender healthcare access after members backed a landmark motion on equitable medical scheme benefits.

South Africa launches a coalition to decriminalise personal drug use, promoting health, human rights and evidence-based reform.

Learn the symptoms, risks, vaccines and treatment for viral hepatitis in gay, bi and other MSM. Protect yourself with testing and prevention.

Psychologists explain how childhood LGBTQ+ stigma can affect adult relationships, trust and intimacy — and how healing can begin.