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Forum for South Africa calls for accountability over illegal spaza shops
Forum for South Africa calls for accountability over illegal spaza shops! The Forum for South Africa, a community-focused non-governmental organization,…
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Health sector gets major boost with creation of 1,650 new jobs
Health sector gets major boost with creation of 1,650 new jobs! In a significant development aimed at strengthening South Africa’s…
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South Africa’s battle against TB: Government launches nationwide campaign
South Africa’s battle against TB: Government launches nationwide campaign! The Department of Health has launched an aggressive national campaign to…
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Department of Health confirms three new Mpox cases in Ekurhuleni
Department of Health confirms three new Mpox cases in Ekurhuleni! The Department of Health has issued a public health alert…
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More than 70 West Rand matriculants are being treated for suspected food poisoning
Over 70 matriculants in Gauteng’s West Rand are being treated in hospital for suspected food poisoning on Thursday afternoon. According…
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MEC Maile reveals Gauteng Health Dept sitting with over R18 billion in litigation fees
An exorbitant bill of R18 billion in litigation fees at the Gauteng Department of Health is adding further strain to…
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Gauteng police probing death of Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital patient
Gauteng police are investigating the death of a patient at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital. According to the provincial…
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Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital low water pressure affecting operations
The Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital is experiencing low water pressure on Tuesday morning, which is affecting operations. The Department of…
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Health Department proposes new vaping regulations amid evidence it can cause illness & even death
The Department of Health says it is proposing new regulations around vaping because there is evidence that it can cause…
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SIU saves Health Dept billions from fraudulent claims
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has prevented the Department of Health from paying R3 billion in fraudulent medico-legal…
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Health dept urges parents to get children vaccinated for Rubella
The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are up to date with their Rubella…
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Health Department allays locals’ fears amid monkeypox infections growth on continent
The National Department of Health is calling on the public not to panic over the growing spread of the monkeypox…
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2 more men test positive for Monkeypox, one recently traveled to South America
Two more men have tested positive for Monkeypox (Mpox) the national Department of Health confirmed on Sunday. This brings the…
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Health Dept warns number of mpox cases expected to rise in coming weeks
The Department of Health has warned that the number of mpox cases in the country is expected to rise in…
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Health experts: Mpox nowhere near COVID-19 levels in terms of spread
Some health experts have sought to ease any public panic over the mpox disease — or monkeypox — citing it’s…
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Health Dept urges South Africans to seek medical attention if they suspect monkeypox symptoms
The Department of Health is urging South Africans to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they suspect any…
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Health Department looking at using AI to accelerate screening & diagnosis of TB and silicosis
The Department of Health is looking at using artificial intelligence (AI) as a means to accelerate the screening and diagnosis…
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Health Dept dismisses claims of new Covid variant
The Department of Health has dismissed reports of a new Covid variant. In a media statement on Tuesday, the department…
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Ex-Eastern Cape Health spokesperson accused of submitting fake matric certificate, granted R30K bail
The former spokesperson of the Eastern Cape’s Department of Health has been granted R30,000 bail after he was arrested this…
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Hawks arrest Eastern Cape Health Dept spokesperson on charges of fraud, forgery & uttering
The Hawks have arrested Eastern Cape’s Department of Health spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, on charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering. It’s…
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