Measles outbreak declared in Limpopo: Here’s what we know
Limpopo residents have been urged clinicians to be on the alert for measles cases.
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Here’s a list of public hospitals not affected by loadshedding
37 hospitals across the country will be exempted from the loadshedding schedule.
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SA donates 2 million J&J vaccine doses to Liberia, Sierra Leone
The department said South Africa and Liberia enjoy strong bilateral relations.
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Experiencing a ‘whooping cough’ lately? You’re not alone, NICD says
The majority of ‘whooping cough’ infections were found in the Western Cape.
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Second person dies from rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 vaccine
SAHPRA has confirmed the second death resulting from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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Fake news alert: HSRC data collectors are not robbing communities
The HSRC’s Acting CEO, Professor Leickness Simbayi, reassured members of the public that there was no truth in the circulating malicious messages.
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Dr Joe Phaahla: SA’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19
Dr Joe Phaahla will continue to perform his official duties from home for seven days.
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Running in rain: Is it helpful or harmful? – Here are the facts
Running in the rain is seen to be avoided, even by the most dedicated of runners. However, experts note that there are several beneficial aspects of running in the rain.
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First monkeypox case detected in South Africa
The patient resides in Gauteng and NICD confirm a trace effort is underway.
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Ditch the face masks: SA govt does away with these COVID-19 regulations
A semblance of normalcy is expected to return to South Africa.
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South Africa absorbs R7.6bn World Bank loan for COVID-19 vaccine project
The loan will retroactively finance the procurement of 47 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, the government said.
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COVID-19 in SA: Senior citizens urged to get booster shot
There has been an increase of 56 hospital admissions in the past 24 hours.
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Dostarlimab: Does ‘miracle’ drug actually cure cancer? – These are the facts
The immunotherapy drug could be the answer to decades of cancer research.
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Gauteng could be experiencing a measles outbreak: Here’s what we know
The health authorities in the affected districts and communities are working together to identify and conduct vaccination of contacts.
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World Food Safety Day: Unsafe food claims 42 000 lives every year – WHO
This year’s World Food Safety Day is commemorated under the theme: “Safer food, better health”.
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Is this Boity Thulo detox plan safe to follow? – Here’s what health experts say
You may want to read this before you start drinking castor oil.
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Monkeypox FAQ: Here’s what you must know
Monkeypox is currently spreading in 15 countries. Here’s what you need to know.
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School children not required to wear face masks – Here are the new rules
The health ministry says pupils are no longer required to cover their mouths and noses in school.
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South Africa has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions, but risks remain
Public health messaging has a critical role to play in reinforcing the transmission and outcome risks.
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Can technology help fix state clinics?
For employed people, a day at the clinic typically means taking a day off work, often without pay.
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COVID-19 in SA: Positivity rate is on the rise
The majority of new cases are from Gauteng (46%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (23%).
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Pfizer documents reveal vaccine has 1 291 side effects
The Pfizer documents released by the US FDA have reignited vaccine hesitancy.
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South Africa on course to launch mRNA vaccine hub
The new hub is not just for South Africa, said the Minister.
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HSRC launches research on HIV prevalence in South Africa
Repeated every five years, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the first round of the survey.
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COVID-19 cases in South Africa: Hospital admissions on the rise
Hospital admissions have increased by 101 to 4 502 since the last reporting cycle.
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Anti-vax employees can be suspended, says CCMA in second ruling
Anti-vaxxers face an uphill battle at the CCMA.
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NICD warns of possible malaria outbreak in South Africa
Travelled to Mozambique in the last six weeks? Here’s what you need to know.
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Western Cape study shows why Omicron wave caused less death
This is the first study from a setting of high prior seroprevalence to demonstrate less severe disease in wave four.
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South Africa extends COVID-19 National State of Disaster
The extension will run until mid-February 2022.
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Gauteng exits COVID-19 fourth wave
This was announced by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla.