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Angelique Coetzee steps down as Sama Chair
Angelique Coetzee has stepped down as Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA). While she remains a board member,…
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New Covid-19 variant omicron symptoms
Patients report tiredness, muscle aches, a ‘scratchy throat’, and cough. A South African doctor who raised the alarm over the…
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Country set to receive another batch of Pfizer vaccines
Country set to receive another batch of Pfizer vaccines. The donation is part of the Covax facility and the first…
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COVID-19: Concerns raised over vaccine rollout
The South African Medical Association says it’s worried about the private sector’s ability to vaccinate people quickly and effectively. Several…
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Pictures: First batch of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines arrives in SA
South Africa received its first delivery of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine at O R Tambo International Airport in…
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SAMA calls for action against those responsible for Shonisani Lethole’s death
The Health Ombud’s findings into the treatment and death of Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital (TPTH) point to…
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SAMA: Healthcare workers employed in units they aren’t qualified for
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says it is concerned about reports that, during the Covid-19 pandemic, medical staff were…
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SAMA against hard lockdown
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says calls for a harder lockdown are counter-productive as it won’t achieve meaningful outcomes…
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