South Africa: Brics, Africa CDC Commit to Work With Business On Future Pandemics

The Ministry of Health, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Africa Health Business and the South African chapter of the BRICS Business Council… Read more »

South Africa: Citizens Urged to Vaccinate Amid Confirmed Case of Covid Eris Variant in Gauteng

The National Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed the first case of the new COVID-19 "Eris" variant from a sample taken in Gauteng. Read more »

South Africa: Health Skills Development Programme to Empower KZN Youth

The youth of uMshwathi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal are set to benefit from the Hub of Hope - a health and skills development programme for youngsters in Gcumisa and… Read more »

South Africa: Study Unable to Pinpoint Source of Cholera Outbreak

An independent analysis following the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, did not find any presence of a cholera strain from water sources used for domestic… Read more »

South Africa: Johannesburg CBD Blast Victims Get Medical Attention

Those who were injured during or after the explosion that occurred at the Johannesburg CBD on Wednesday evening remain hospitalised in healthcare centres across the city. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Exceeds Target for Surgical Marathons

Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has commended the various teams that worked on Nelson Mandela Day surgical marathons, for ensuring that the department… Read more »

South Africa: Phaahla to Officiate Sod-Turning for New Hospital in Limpopo

Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, together with Acting Limpopo Premier, Seaparo Sekoati, will on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, preside over the sod-turning ceremony for the first… Read more »

South Africa: Public Called to Protect Water Resources

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to take part in the Clear Rivers campaign to protect water resources in honour of former President Nelson… Read more »

South Africa: Tackling the Cholera Challenge

While government has admitted to having missed the mark in adequately resolving water challenges experienced by several communities around the country, action is being taken to… Read more »

South Africa: National Blood Service Calls for Blood Donation Amid Dwindling Stocks

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to all potential and existing blood donors, who are due to donate, to visit blood donation sites amid severe blood… Read more »

South Africa: Health Department Places Medical Interns for Mid-Year Cycle

The Department of Health announced on Thursday that it has concluded the 2023 mid-year internship and community service allocation process. Read more »

South Africa: Cholera Death Toll in SA Rises to 43

The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak. Read more »

South Africa: SA Strengthens Efforts to End Aids Among Children By 2030

South Africa is sharpening up its HIV prevention efforts by focusing on pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and adolescents as part of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in… Read more »

South Africa: National Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign Underway

The Department of Social Development continues with its National Anti-Drug Awareness campaign at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Pretoria today. Read more »

South Africa: SA's Plans to Reduce TB Infections On Track - Phaahla

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based… Read more »

South Africa: Pandemic Had an Impact on Learning in Schools - Education Minister

Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga says learning losses – or losses in schooling hours – as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously… Read more »

South Africa: NHI Bill Gets Green Light From National Assembly

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, described the passing of the Insurance (NHI) Bill in the National Assembly on Tuesday as a "historic" moment. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Apologises to Hammanskraal Residents

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sincere apology to the residents of Hammanskraal for government's failure to provide clean drinking water to residents. Read more »

South Africa: Cholera Death Toll Rises to 31

The National Department of Health announced on Thursday that the cholera death toll now stands at 31, following the outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Visits Hammanskraal

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today visiting the community of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, following the cholera outbreak, which has claimed at least 26 lives countrywide. Read more »

South Africa: Health Department Warns of Rising Cases of Influenza

The Department of Health has alerted the public of an increasing circulation of influenza, also known as "flu", around the country since the beginning of May 2023. Read more »

South Africa: Phaahla Appoints Prof Taole Mokoena As New Health Ombud

Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, on Thursday announced the appointment of the new Health Ombudsman, Professor Taole Resetselemang Mokoena, effective from 1 June 2023. Read more »

South Africa: Measures Announced to Fix Water Pollution in Hammanskraal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Tshwane have announced measures that will resolve the pollution of water sources in the Rooiwal wastewater treatment… Read more »

South Africa: Hospital Managers Must 'Account' For Newborns Placed in Cardboard Boxes - Report

The preliminary investigation into Mahikeng Provincial Hospital (MPH) has revealed managers need to "account" after newborns were placed in cardboard boxes on Saturday last week. Read more »

South Africa: First Patient Diagnosed With Cholera in Mpumalanga Dies

The National Department of Health (NDoH) announced on Thursday that the first case of cholera has been detected in Mpumalanga and that the patient has unfortunately passed away. Read more »