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Expired vaccine disposals above board – Health Dept
The Department of Health is attempting to allay fears over the expiry dates of the country’s vaccine stockpile. Over 80,000…
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Some COVID- 19 staff to be retained, says Phaahla
The Department of Health says it’s only been able to renew contracts for seven hospitals. However, Health Minister Joe Phaahla…
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3 arrested over Charlotte Maxeke theft
Three people have been arrested for stealing railings and cables at Charlotte Maxeke hospital. At the same time, Health Minister…
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Zweli Mkhize files another affidavit in his bid to quash Digital Vibes findings
Former health minister Zweli Mkhize has filed another affidavit in his fight to have the Digital Vibes report reviewed and…
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Grade 10 pupil probed over poisonous cupcakes in Free State
A grade 10 pupil from Ntemoseng Secondary School in the Free State, has been taken in for questioning, for allegedly…
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Health dept publishes proposed COVID regulations for public comment
The Department of Health on Wednesday published proposed COVID-19 health regulations outside the national state of disaster for public comments.…
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COVID-19: Mask rules to be re-examined
The Department of Health is looking into whether South Africans can stop wearing masks in public. Health Minister Joe Phaahla…
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Senior official arrested in connection with R21 million in PPE corruption
The Hawks on Friday arrested a top official from the Department of Health linked to over R21 million in personal…
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SAMA reacts to Tembisa Hospital shooting
The shooting incident at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng highlights the poor security at the country’s healthcare facilities. That’s the view…
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Here are new level 1 lockdown rules for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet has announced updated level 1 lockdown rules for South Africa. In a statement on Monday evening…
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New data shows women lead men in Covid-19 vaccination
Just over 40 percent of the South African adult population have been vaccinated against Covid-19, and according to the latest…
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Lifestyle
5 other uses of condoms beside tlof tlof
According to an article published by a local publication, Gogos from Limpopo have believed a myth that condom lube can…
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Missing hiker found dead on Table Mountain
The body of a hiker who went missing yesterday, has been found on Table Mountain. According to the Wilderness Search…
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KZN welcomes 65 New Year’s Day babies
KwaZulu-Natal welcomed 65 babies on New Year’s Day. The provincial Department of Health said 36 girls and 29 boys were…
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COVID-19: Sama welcomes Health Department’s U-turn on isolation, quarantine & contact tracing protocols
The South African Medical Association (Sama) has welcomed the Department of Health’s decision to revise Covid-19 contact tracing, quarantine, and…
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SA COVID-19: Contact tracing back on the cards
The department of Health is recalling its circular on revised contact tracing, quarantine, and isolation protocols. Released last week the…
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COVID-19 booster shot rollout approved in SA — Here’s when you can get it
The Department of Health has approved the implementation of Covid-19 vaccine booster doses for those who have received their initial…
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Covid-19 booster shot rollout approved in South Africa
The Department of Health has approved the implementation of Covid-19 vaccine booster doses for those who have received their initial…
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Health Department calls on public to help protect paramedics this festive season
The Department of Health is calling on the public to protect and support paramedics especially this festive season when they…
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Minister Phaahla optimistic about lockdown free Christmas
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says if South Africans stay put and observe all Covid-19 protocols then a lockdown-free Christmas might…
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