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South Africa Health News API

Get the live top health headlines from South Africa with our JSON API.

Get API key for the South Africa Health News API

API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from South Africa.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=za&category=health&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 2043,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "ebe287c92773b75fb1c0dad599d1efa3",
            "title": "Public Health screens air passengers from India for Nipah virus",
            "description": "Public Health Ministry begins screening passengers arriving from India at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, issuing Health Beware Cards and urging symptom checks.",
            "content": "The Ministry of Public Health on Sunday began screening air passengers arriving from India for possible Nipah virus (NiV) infection, following reports of cases in West Bengal.\nScreening at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang\nScreening is being carried out at... [1233 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.nationthailand.com/health-wellness/40061675",
            "image": "https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2026/01/G59qoD5jEoSYRL6T0xa6.webp",
            "publishedAt": "2026-01-25T05:43:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "b5f2b6fa654597543463e662ff401714",
                "name": "nationthailand.com",
                "url": "https://www.nationthailand.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "6868b029c85c5e2f5f46fd25d824f198",
            "title": "Study Explores Link Between HIV Infection and Acute Onset of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura",
            "description": "A recent case study has examined the relationship betwe […]",
            "content": "A recent case study has examined the relationship between HIV infection and acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), shedding light on the complex interaction between viral infections and hematological disorders. TTP, a rare but severe con... [956 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.geneonline.com/study-explores-link-between-hiv-infection-and-acute-onset-of-thrombotic-thrombocytopenic-purpura/",
            "image": "https://www.geneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/EN_NEWSFLASH_5-1.png",
            "publishedAt": "2026-01-25T00:38:09Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "e5376462a7128acdb762718aa2daf90e",
                "name": "geneonline.com",
                "url": "https://www.geneonline.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "6a89d161d57bc67a0a83f6b2af7c93b7",
            "title": "Analysis Explores Role of Mineral Supplements in Managing Insulin Resistance Among Women with PCOS",
            "description": "A recent meta-analysis has examined the potential impac […]",
            "content": "Meta-Analysis Explores Role of Mineral Supplements in Managing Insulin Resistance Among Women with PCOS\nA recent meta-analysis has examined the potential impact of mineral supplements on insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO... [1143 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.geneonline.com/meta-analysis-explores-role-of-mineral-supplements-in-managing-insulin-resistance-among-women-with-pcos/",
            "image": "https://www.geneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/EN_NEWSFLASH_5-1.png",
            "publishedAt": "2026-01-25T00:34:04Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "e5376462a7128acdb762718aa2daf90e",
                "name": "geneonline.com",
                "url": "https://www.geneonline.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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