South Africa: Department Calls for Support for Those Living With Autism

The Department of Health has urged families and communities to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, to thrive and reach their full… Read more »

South Africa: Fight Against TB Gets $94 Million Boost

South Africa's ongoing efforts to respond to Tuberculosis (TB) have been strengthened with funding of $94 million for the next five years. Read more »

South Africa: Parents Urged to Give Consent for HPV Vaccine

Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has appealed to parents, caregivers and legal guardians who have not yet signed the consent form to vaccinate young… Read more »

South Africa: Unemployed Doctors to Be Placed By April, Says Minister Phaahla

Government is working tirelessly to ensure that unemployed doctors who want to join the public service are placed by 1 April this year, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla has… Read more »

South Africa: Somebody Give Me a Pen! - President

"The Bill has arrived at my desk. I'm going through the Bill. I'm looking for a pen!" - said President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday night, eliciting much laughter from a packed… Read more »

South Africa: Health Working Around the Clock to Absorb Unemployed Doctors - Minister Phaahla

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while there are budgetary constraints when it comes to the employment of doctors who wish to remain in the public service after completing… Read more »

South Africa: Health Intensifies Emergency Services During the Festive Season

The Department of Health has announced that it has intensified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with over 1 540 ambulances deployed across the country's major routes and strategic… Read more »

South Africa: Young Men Urged to Consider Nursing As a Career

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, has urged young men to consider pursuing a career in the nursing profession. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Launches Global Alliance Chapter to End Aids In Children By 2030

Deputy President Paul Mashatile officially launched the South African Chapter of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030, led by his wife, Humile Mashatile. Read more »

South Africa: Health Welcomes Latest HIV Survey Findings

The Department of Health has welcomed the results of the sixth South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour (SABSSM VI) survey released by the Human Sciences… Read more »

South Africa: Survey Shows Decrease in Those Living With HIV in SA

A new survey has found that the percentage of people living with the HIV virus in South Africa has decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022. Read more »

South Africa: EC Notes Report On Child Malnutrition

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government says it has noted the South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) report on Child Malnutrition and the Right to Food, which calls for… Read more »

South Africa: Over 7 400 Malaria Cases Recorded, 17% Locally Acquired

South Africa has recorded over 7 400 malaria cases between January and October this year, with only 17% of these having been locally acquired. Read more »

South Africa: Malaria Season - Travellers Warned to Take Precautions

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging people travelling to malaria-endemic areas to take the appropriate precautions this summer. Read more »

South Africa: SA Commemorates World Polio Day

The Department of Health has reminded parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with child immunisation schedules to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, including… Read more »

South Africa: Majority of Independent Poultry, Egg Producers Unaffected By Bird Flu

Cabinet has noted that the majority of independent poultry and egg producers have not been affected by avian flu as several South African farmers work around the clock to curb the… Read more »

South Africa: Health Department to Introduce New Vaccines to Improve Existing Coverage

As part of efforts to improve coverage of existing vaccines, the Department of Health is set to introduce new vaccines to be included in the routine expanded program on… Read more »

South Africa: Low Rate of Mental Health Treatment Cause for Concern - Health Minister Phaahla

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has raised concern that only 30% of people who battle with mental health issues receive treatment in South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Provincial Health Department Launches Urgent Investigation Into Filmed Hospital Assault of 13-Year-Old Boy

Natal Department of Health has instituted an urgent investigation after a 13-year-old boy was filmed while being assaulted by two security guards at Ladysmith Hospital. Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes Novo Nordisk Announcement to Produce Insulin in SA

The South African government welcomes the announcement by the global pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, that it will produce insulin in South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Foreign-Qualified Medical Doctors to Finally Sit for Board Exams

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) announced on Monday the appointment a new service provider for foreign-qualified medical doctors to sit for their board… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Germany Sign Agreement for Vaccines Production

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Germany's KfW Development Bank have concluded a financing agreement for the production of vaccines. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Firmly Committed to NHI Implementation - Minister

Cabinet is forging ahead with "its firm commitment for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI)". Read more »

South Africa: HPCSA Addresses Backlog of South African Foreign-Qualified Board Exams

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says it empathises with and fully understands the frustration and dissatisfaction among the South African foreign-qualified… Read more »

South Africa: SA Observes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The Department of Health in collaboration with various local and international stakeholders will spend the month of September creating awareness of the impact of cancer in children… Read more »