March 30, 2023
South Africa: Tribute for Nurses Who Lost Lives During Pandemic
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has paid tribute to the102 595 nurses who lost their lives when they became the first line of defence to protect South Africans… Read more »
South Africa: Government Concerned Over Locally Acquired Indigenous Cholera Cases
The Department of Health has expressed concern at the increasing number of locally acquired indigenous cholera cases following the four new cholera cases that were recorded over… Read more »
March 25, 2023
South Africa: Stigma Remains a Barrier in the Fight Against TB
Stigma and discrimination remain barriers that limit access to tuberculosis (TB) screening, treatment and care - compromising the lives of people who are infected and affected by… Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Respiratory Syncytial Virus On the Rise, Hospitals Urged to Prepare for Paediatric Admissions
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has announced that the detection rate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is rising sharply. Read more »
South Africa: Conference Deliberates On Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights
The Department of Social Development will host a conference that seeks to deepen and promote access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights. Read more »
March 16, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Convenes Special Meeting Ahead of World TB Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile convened and chaired a Special Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC). Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital Dirty, Unsafe - Health Ombud
Expectant mothers sleeping on chairs and hospital floors, crumbling infrastructure, management deficiencies, and a paediatric and child health facility with no blood bank,… Read more »
South Africa: Government Committed to Supporting People With Disabilities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government's "unwavering support" for the welfare and rights of people with disabilities. Read more »
March 02, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan for HIV, TB and STIs
Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)… Read more »
February 23, 2023
South Africa: First Cholera Death As More Cases Detected
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Thursday, the first death linked to the recent cases of cholera detected in South Africa, as the number of laboratory-confirmed… Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Measles Outbreak Declared in Cape Town
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has declared a measles outbreak in Cape Town after four cases were recorded from 24 January to 17 February 2023. Read more »
February 21, 2023
South Africa: OHS Compliance Key to Decent Workplaces
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Boitumelo Moloi, says organisations must develop mandatory systems of health and safety compliance in order to create decent workplaces post… Read more »
South Africa: Maternal Air Pollution Exposure Puts Unborn Babies At Risk
Pregnant mothers living in air pollution hotspots in South Africa risk bearing a child with a congenital birth anomaly; specifically orofacial cleft lip and palate (CLP). Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Go for Regular Cancer Screening, Testing
The Department of Health has urged South Africans to go for regular cancer screening and testing for early detection, prevention, risk reduction and successful treatment. Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: New Swine Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Gauteng
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on a farm in Gauteng. Read more »
January 10, 2023
South Africa: No New Covid-19 Restrictions As New Omicron Sub-Variant Detected
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says for now, government will not impose any internal restrictions as a result of the emergence of a newly found sub-variant of the COVID-19 virus. Read more »
December 23, 2022
South Africa: Measles Cases On the Rise
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announced on Friday that measles cases continue to soar across the country. Read more »
December 21, 2022
South Africa: North West Parents Urged to Immunise Children Against Measles
North West Health MEC, Madoda Sambatha, has urged parents and caregivers to take their children for immunisation against measles at their nearest healthcare facilities. Read more »
South Africa: Additional Covid-19 Booster Doses to Be Made Available
The Department of Health says additional COVID-19 vaccine booster doses will be made available to provide ongoing protection, especially for older people and those who are… Read more »
December 20, 2022
South Africa: Govt Issues Rabies Warning in High Risk Areas
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has warned local residents and holidaymakers to be alert in rabies high risk areas. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: 1,350 Ambulances to Be Deployed Across SA During Festive Season
The National Health Department announced on Thursday that it will deploy 1 350 ambulances across the country's major high-traffic volume routes during the festive season. Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla Concerned About Rising Number of Measles Cases in SA
The number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases now stands at 137 in Limpopo as of 6 December 2022, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has announced. Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids Aged Between 5 and 11 Next Year
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has announced that as of 2023 all children aged between five and 11 who are at risk of contracting severe COVID-19 will be able to receive the vaccine. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Include People With Disabilities in Implementation of Economic Development Policies
President Cyril Ramaphosa says people with disabilities must be involved in conceptualising, developing, implementing and monitoring economic development policies and programmes. Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: Collect HIV Medication At the Post Office
People living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) who collect their medication from government clinics have the option of collecting their medication from a Post Office… Read more »