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Covid-19 raises global demand for needles and syringes

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in high demand for medical supplies worldwide.

Mass vaccine rollouts mean countries need more needles and syringes than ever before.

Prices have increased – and in South Africa, they have doubled.

The deadly virus is wreaking havoc as the health systems of many countries have plunged into chaos.

While countries race to achieve herd immunity, the rollout of vaccines has increased, meaning more pressure on companies supplying needles and syringes.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Inside Sithelo Shozi’s surprise baby shower for her second child – MaMkhize’s son Andile Mpisane suspected to be the father

Sithelo Shozi has a bun in the oven and many are convinced that Andile Mpisane is the father. Sithelo took to her IG stories to share snaps from the dreamy occasion under the hashtag #SitheloPopsAgain. The event organized by, Londiwe Ndwandwe, was attended by close family and friends. Judging by the decorations, Shozi is expecting a baby girl.

Andile and Sithelo Shozi

It was indeed a beautiful occasion. The mother-to-be was dressed in all black and later sighted in a pink dress. They had personal chefs come and prepare the food. Learn More

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