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South Africa has more than half of all Africans using the world's newest HIV prevention injection. But the real story lies beyond the headline numbers. Bhekisisa analysed the health department's first six weeks of roll-out data to reveal who's choosing LEN, whether it's bringing new people onto HIV prevention and if the country has enough doses to keep up with demand.

Think you know South Africa’s health system? Put your knowledge to the test with Bhekisisa’s health crossword. Drawing on years of reporting, investigations, data and policy...

A new once-a-month HIV prevention pill is moving into the final stage of testing. But early South African uptake data of the six-monthly anti-HIV jab suggest the biggest breakthrough may not be a new medicine — it may be giving people more ways to protect themselves.

As delegates gather in Rio de Janeiro for the International Aids Conference next week, one of the biggest lessons from HIV has nothing to do with a virus. South Africa has already learned what happens when stigma keeps people away from life-changing treatment. Now, as obesity rises and effective medicines remain out of reach for most people, we're at risk of making the same mistakes all over again.

Think you know South Africa’s health system? Put your knowledge to the test with Bhekisisa’s health crossword. Drawing on years of reporting, investigations, data and policy...