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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

South Africa: Probe Into Forced Sterilisation of HIV Positive Women Welcomed

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the probe launched by the Department of Health into the forced sterilisation of HIV positive women at state hospitals. Read more »