July 29
South Africa: Governments Urged to Prioritise Testing, Treatment and Vaccinating Against Hepatitis
A liver performs over 500 vital functions every single day to keep us alive, that is the reason that the World Health Organisation (WHO) believes testing, treating and preventing… Read more »
July 18
South Africa: Government Pushes for Affordable Healthcare for All
Equitable, accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare, will be high on the agenda of the seventh administration, over the next five years. Read more »
South Africa: Its Still in Our Hands - Marathon Surgeries Underway for Mandela Day
With the world today marking Mandela Day, the Gauteng Department of Health is embarking on the second edition of its Surgical Marathon initiative in honour of the memory of the… Read more »
July 12
South Africa: South Africa Remains On High Alert As Two More Mpox Cases Reported
Despite heightened public awareness and intensive contact tracing efforts to control the spread of the Monkeypox disease, or Mpox, as it is known for short, South Africa has… Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Dept Committed to Implementing NHI in Phases
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the department's commitment to forge ahead with implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI) in phases in his Budget Vote… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: NHLS Apologises for Blood Result Delays
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced that while all its laboratories are operational following a cyber-attack, the issuing of test results to clinicians… Read more »
July 01
South Africa: Department of Health, Trade Union Welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi As New Minister
The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration… Read more »
June 26
South Africa: N West to Intensify Male Circumcision Coverage During School Holidays
In an effort to improve men's overall health, the North West Department of Health will offer voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services during the winter school break. Read more »
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to 16, Death Toll Increase to Three
The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this infectious disease are… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Border Management Authority to Screen for Mpox At Ports of Entry
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced that port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan to deal with… Read more »
June 21
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to 13
South Africa has identified six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox, taking the total number of cases from seven to 13 since the first case was reported last month. Read more »
June 15
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to Seven As New Infection Recorded in Western Cape
The Department of Health has advised people on medication for any health condition to adhere to their treatment, as the number of Mpox cases has risen to seven. Read more »
June 13
South Africa: Tobacco Use in SA Remains High, With Smokers Starting At a Younger Age
The prevalence of smoking in South Africa remains high compared to other countries, with an average of 8.5 cigarettes smoked per day by daily smokers. Read more »
South Africa: SA Records Second Death From Mpox, With Six Known Positive Cases
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced a second death linked to Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Read more »
June 12
South Africa: One Mpox Patient Passes Away, While Four Are Still in Recovery
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced that one of the five Mpox patients in South Africa passed away on Monday at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Health Minister to Brief Media On Mpox Outbreak
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, will hold a media briefing on Wednesday to provide an update on the outbreak of Monkeypox disease, also known as Mpox. Read more »
June 06
South Africa: South Africa Records Two More Monkeypox Disease Cases
The Department of Health is appealing to citizens who have been in close contact with known or suspected patients of monkeypox disease, also known as Mpox, to go to their nearest… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: No Traces of Toxic Compound Found in Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has found no traces of diethylene glycol in the Benylin paediatric cough syrup. Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Health Sector Comes Together to Track Progress in Confronting TB
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce new Tuberculosis (TB) infections and deaths, the country is hosting the 8th SA TB Conference in Durban. Read more »
May 27
South Africa: SA Records Second Case of Mpox
The Department of Health has urged people experiencing suspected symptoms of mpox disease to visit their nearest healthcare provider for screening and testing to ensure early… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Nzimande Opens First-Ever Nuclear Medicine Research Facility in Pretoria
The Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) facility - the continent's first nuclear medicine research facility, which features a cyclotron for producing isotopes used in… Read more »
May 20
South Africa: NHI Does Not Signal End of Private Healthcare - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed claims that the National Health Insurance (NHI) will signal the end of private healthcare. Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Phaahla Reassures Healthcare Workers Things Will Improve As NHI Becomes Law
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged healthcare workers not to be swayed by fearmongers pushing for emigration from South Africa due to the National Health Insurance (NHI). Read more »
May 15
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities. Read more »
May 13
South Africa: South Africa Records a Case of Mpox Disease
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, is urging the public to be vigilant as the country has reported a laboratory-confirmed case of monkeypox disease, also known as Mpox. Read more »