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DCS: No court for at least 2 weeks for Pollsmoor inmates exposed to diphtheria
The Department of Correctional Services in Western Cape said all inmates at Pollsmoor’s Medium A Section in Cape Town will…
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Diphtheria outbreak claims Pollsmoor Prison inmate’s life
The Department of Health confirmed a diphtheria outbreak at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape, where one inmate…
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Over 7 000 malaria cases recorded in SA since start of 2023, Health Dept sounds alarm
The Department of Health this week issued a warning to travellers to take precautions against malaria, a life-threatening tropical disease…
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Eastern Cape Cogta Dept concerned about excessive alcohol use at some initiation schools
The Eastern Cape’s Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has raised concern over excessive alcohol use at some…
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Health Dept responds to outcry from Muslim nurses over hijab ban proposal
The Department of Health said it is reviewing its proposed dress code policy for Muslim nurses, following the backlash that…
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New dress code for nurses described as unfair by Muslim Association
The Islamic Muslim Association of South Africa (IMASA) says the new dress code for nurses, which the Department of Health…
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Emergency Medical Services officials arrested over alleged fraudulent qualifications
Six Emergency Medical Services officials are expected in the Zwelitsha Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to face charges including fraud and…
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KZN hospital without water for years
Bethesda Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal has not had reliable running water for five years. This has left doctors and nurses frustrated,…
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Gupta-linked fraud case postponed to next year
The Gupta-linked Mediosa fraud case against the former head of the Department of Health in the North West, Dr Andrew…
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Local man recovering well at home after contracting cholera in Pakistan
A South African man who had recently travelled to Karachi, Pakistan, was the latest person to test positive for cholera…
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New alcohol curfew for Limpopo
Residents of Limpopo should brace themselves for new nightlife changes. From 1 August, the sale of alcohol in the province…
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Police to erect barbed wire fence around Joburg explosion scene
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced that police have been instructed to erect barbed wire fencing around the Joburg explosion…
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Limpopo Health questioned on annual financial statement
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) in Limpopo has questioned the Department of Health on its intention to remove…
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4 new suspected cholera deaths reported in Free State
Four new suspected cholera deaths have been reported in the Free State. The Department of Health says the four died…
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Police open inquest docket into Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death
Police have confirmed that African National Congress (ANC) MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death is suspected to be “unnatural” and will now…
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Gift of the Givers assists cholera patients in the Free State
As the increase in cholera cases continues, the humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers has stepped in to assist those…
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Warning about rising cases of flu which can cause severe illness, hospitalization or cause death
The Department of Health says it has been notified by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of an increasing…
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South Africans urged to vaccinate against flu as cases rise
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has urged South Africans to get vaccinated against flu to reduce the spread…
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Health Dept urges public to seek medical attention should cholera symptoms appear
The Department of Health has urged residents to seek medical help as soon as they experience symptoms of cholera as…
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Gauteng nursing students expected to continue protest at Baragwanath Hospital
Nursing students in Gauteng are expected to continue their protest at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital on Friday. This…
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