Professor Shabir Madhi
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Increase in COVID-19 hospitalisations expected
There’s been sharp increases in traces of the COVID-19 virus picked up in wastewater in parts of the Western Cape,…
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Study: SA has reached a turning point in pandemic
A new study suggests the country has reached a turning point in the fight against COVID-19. Professor Shabir Madhi, from…
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South Africa has reached a turning point in pandemic – study
A new study suggests the country has reached a turning point in the fight against COVID-19. Professor Shabir Madhi, from…
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Professor Madhi: The elderly should be prioritised for booster jabs
The elderly and those with underlying conditions should be targeted for the booster shot, according to vaccinologist, Professor Shabir Madhi.…
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SA COVID-19: Calls for a differentiated approach
Professor Shabir Madhi says South Africa is in a position to lift the National State of Disaster. Madhi says the…
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Health Department aims to take COVID-19 vaccines to the public
Health Minister Joe Phaahla on Friday said his department will be working with provinces to test a model of providing…
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COVID: 7 million vaccine jabs and counting
Over 7-million people countrywide have received at least one dose of either the Pfizer or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.…
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Western Cape braces for COVID-19 third wave
The Western Cape is expected to enter the third wave peak soon. Wits University’s Professor Shabir Madhi says hospital admissions…
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Prof Madhi warns against easing SA lockdown restrictions
Easing restrictions on gatherings could spell disaster, according to Vaccinology Professor Shabir Madhi. Sunday will mark 14 days since South…
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Professor Madhi: Delta variant likely cause of 3rd wave
The Delta variant is one of the biggest contributors to Gauteng’s third wave of infections, according to vaccinologist Professor Shabir…
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SA COVID-19: Stricter 3rd wave measures needed
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says there’s still uncertainty about how the new COVID-19 variants detected in South Africa will behave.…
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No need to panic – say Experts after COVID variant in India reaches SA
With reports that a new COVID-19 variant circulating in India has been identified in South Africa, scientists say there is…
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Brace for the Covid-19 perfect storm as Easter weekend approaches
Arrogance, poor decision-making and a “non-existent” vaccine strategy are some of the key ingredients for the country’s impending Covid-19 perfect…
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Expert explains why children should go back to school
Professor Shabir Madhi, one of the medical experts on Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s advisory committee, has called on pupils to…
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