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Monkeypox cases in South Africa rises to 25
The number of confirmed Mpox cases in the country has risen to 25. This follows confirmation of another case in…
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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 confirmed monkeypox cases take total to 22 in SA
Two more cases of mpox have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases since the outbreak began in May…
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Confirmed monkeypox cases in SA rise to 13
The number of confirmed Mpox cases in the country has risen to 13. The Health Department said that seven of…
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Monkeypox outbreak: Health Dept continuing with surveillance and contact tracing
The Health Department says it’s continuing surveillance, contact tracing, and health education activities across the country, amid a monkeypox (Mpox)…
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Department of Health calls for vigilance as Monkeypox case detected in Gauteng
Health Minister Joe Phaahla is calling for the public to be on high alert following a reported case of Monkeypox.…
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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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12 confirmed Cholera cases in South Africa, one person dies
One person has died as a result of cholera and there 12 laboratory-confirmed cases since January, the National Department of…
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Minister Phaahla to monitor progress made to identify & repatriate Limpopo bus crash victims
Minister of Health Joe Phaahla is expected to monitor progress made by authorities in Limpopo on Tuesday in efforts to…
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Health Department ups cholera screenings after outbreak in neighbouring countries
The health department says it is closely monitoring people re-entering the country for cholera. This after a number of neighbouring…
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Health Department concerned over rising rate of teenage pregnancies in SA
The national Health Department has once again raised concerns over the increasing rate of teenage pregnancies around the country. More…
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Health Dept: SA public hospitals & clinics delivered over 1 700 Christmas babies
The Department of Health said the country’s public hospitals and clinics safely delivered more than 1,700 Christmas babies in 2023.…
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Health Dept welcomes SAHPRA’s decision to recall medical lubricating gel
The National Health Department has welcomed the decision by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority to recall a medical…
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Black Friday: Department of Health warns consumers to check for expiry dates on food items
Consumers are urged to be wary of purchasing fake goods this Black Friday. People should not buy nor consume highly…
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Contact tracing & vaccination continues at Pollsmoor Prison following Diphtheria outbreak
Contact tracing and vaccination of inmates and prison officials is continuing at Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town. This follows an…
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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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Don’t panic about the new Covid-19 variant, says health experts
Health experts have moved to allay fears around the new Covid-19 variant, EG.5 or Eris. On Wednesday, the first case…
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5 things you need to know about the new Covid-19 variant
South Africa has recorded its first case of the new Covid-19 variant, EG.5 or Eris. Department spokesperson, Foster Mohale, confirmed…
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More than 450 SA med students who studied in Cuba to be placed at local facilities
Deputy Minister of Health Sibongiseni Dhlomo will welcome over 450 new South African medical students from Cuba into the public…
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