South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Prof Harry Seftel

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been saddened by the passing of veteran clinician, researcher and academic Prof Harry Seftel. Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa - Opening of the Dr Pixley Isaka Ka Seme Memorial Hospital in Kwa-Mashu

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the official opening of the Dr Pixley Isaka Ka Seme Memorial Hospital, Kwa-Mashu, KwaZulu-Natal Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Intensifies Malaria Awareness Campaign

Gauteng Health intensifies malaria awareness campaign Read more »

South Africa: SIU On Successful Application to Review and Set Aside PPE Contract Awarded By Department of Transport

PPE contract for taxi industry declared irregular and unlawful, Ecko Green ordered to pay back R1.7 million in 30 days Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Increases Resources for Mental Health Services

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is currently in the process of implementing a number of interventions to increase resources for mental health which include mental health… Read more »

South Africa: Social Development On 7th Biennial Global Alcohol Policy Conference

The Global Alcohol Policy Alliance (GAPA), the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA), and the Department of Social… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Hosts 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference, 24 to 26 Oct

South Africa will host the 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference scheduled to take place from the 24 - 26 October 2023 at the Cape Town Convention Centre, in Cape Town, South… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Opens a Criminal Case Against a Bogus Doctor

Gauteng Health opens a criminal case against a bogus doctor Read more »

South Africa: Minister Joe Phaahla - South Africa's Country Statement the High-Level Meeting On Tuberculosis

South Africa's Country Statement the High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health to Conduct Over 700 Surgical Marathons On #MandelaDay

Gauteng Health conducts over 700 surgical marathons on Mandela Day Read more »

South Africa: 43 People Have Died of Cholera - Health Department

The Department of Health is pleased with the progress made with regards to concerted efforts of interventions put in place to curb the transmission of cholera disease and mortality… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Joe Phaahla - National Health Insurance Bill

Second reading debate on the National Health Insurance Bill in the National Assembly Minister of Health, Dr Mathume Joe Phaahla, 13 June 2023 Read more »

South Africa: Minister Joe Phaahla Announces Professor Taole Resetselemang Mokoena As the New Health Ombud

Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla would like to announce that Professor Malegapuru W. Makgoba's term of office as the Health Ombud has come to an end as of the 31st May 2023. He… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu and City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink Agree On a Way Forward to Solve Water Issues in Hammanskraal

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu and the Executive Mayor of City of Tshwane, Cllr. Cilliers Brink today agreed on a proposal for a joint project to resolve the… Read more »

South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Drinking Water Quality Management Amid the Cholera Outbreak

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) would like to provide the public with clarity regarding questions which are being raised regarding drinking water quality in South… Read more »

South Africa: Technical Teams to Work With City of Tshwane, Health Dept in Response to Cholera Outbreak

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has noted with great concern the outbreak of cholera in Hammanskraal and conveys his condolences to families who lost their loved ones… Read more »

South Africa: Health Warns Public of Diarrhoeal Disease Outbreak and Rising Cholera Cases

The Department of Health would like to urge the public to take extra precautionary measures and maintain proper hand-hygiene as the country experience an outbreak of Diarrhoeal… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Ministers Sibongiseni Dhlomo and Buti Manamela Lead Sexual Reproductive Health Campaign and March Against Illegal and Unsafe Abortions, 14 APR

Health and Higher Education, Science and Innovation Deputy Ministers to lead Sexual Reproductive Health Campaign and a march against illegal and unsafe abortions Read more »

South Africa: Minister Joe Phaahla Welcomes Labour Appeal Court Decision On Nehawu Strike

Media Statement by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla regarding the ongoing strike by NEHAWU Read more »

South Africa: Defence Deploys Military Healthcare Practitioners During Public Service Association Strike

The South African National Defence Force deploys military healthcare practitioners to assist the Department of Health during the Public Service Association strike Read more »

South Africa: Health Condemns Violent and Disruptive Actions At Health Facilities

The Department of Health has noted with concern the violent and disruptive actions by some members of trade union NEHAWU at some health facilities around the country which affect… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Urges Caution During Heatwave Season

Government urges South Africans to take extra caution as the heatwave persists in certain parts of the country. Read more »

South Africa: Health Dept Announces Changes to Covid-19 Vaccination Reporting

Health Department announces changes to COVID-19 vaccination reporting Read more »

South Africa: Govt Assists Employees Affected By Gas Tanker Explosion in Boksburg

The Department of Employment and Labour to assist employees affected by the gas tanker explosion in Boksburg, Gauteng Read more »

South Africa: Health Dept Opens for Covid-19 Booster Doses for High Risk Individuals

Health department opens for additional booster doses for individuals at high risk Read more »