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Sahpra assures public Benylin is safe
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has reassured the public that there are no traces of diethylene glycol…
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SAHPRA develops plans to address codeine abuse
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it is developing a plan to force pharmacies and other bodies…
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Medication to be dispensed under stricter regulations: SAHPRA
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it’s developing a plan to force pharmacies and other bodies that…
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SAHPRA recalls 2 batches of Benylin syrup
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled two batches of Benylin syrup. It’s urging healthcare professionals and…
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SAHPRA recalls two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup. This after it received…
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SAHPRA recalls 2 Benylin Paediatric Syrup batches
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has recalled two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup. The affected products come from…
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Covid-19 in SA: Vaccine hesitancy persists as virus spreads
As Covid-19 continues to spread, giving rise to new variants, South Africans are still disseminating misinformation and expressing doubts about…
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SA COVID-19: SAHPRA terminates use of Ivermectin
The health products regulator has terminated the use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Some doctors were allowed to use the…
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Defence Dept made mistake buying heberon vaccine from Cuba, says Modise
Defence Minister Thandi Modise has admitted that the department made a mistake in buying a so-called COVID-19 vaccine from Cuba.…
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COVID-19: Newly established committee to discuss safety of vaccines for children
A newly established enquiry committee will be meeting this coming Friday, to discuss the safety of COVID vaccines for children.…
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National State of Disaster extended to 15 January
The National State of Disaster has been extended to 15 January 2022, Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele announced on…
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SAHPRA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has approved a third dose for the Pfizer vaccine. The booster shot will…
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Booster shots not part of South Africa’s vaccine roll-out – yet
As the debate around healthcare workers choosing their preferred booster doses continues, experts say it has never been the national…
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SAHPRA satisfied with COVID-19 vaccine safety for teens
Children aged between 12 and 17 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 from Wednesday. The health department says there is no…
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University of WC scientists to showcase progress made in fighting COVID
University of the Western Cape (UWC) researchers will over the coming three days showcase work they’ve done in response to…
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SA government considering J&J COVID booster shots
The government is exploring the possibility of introducing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots. Last week, the company’s data showed…
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SAHPRA: No deaths reported in SA linked to COVID-19 vaccine
No deaths reported in South Africa after receiving COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to the jab, according to the South…
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Julius Malema: Ramaphosa behaves like a receptionist at J&J offices
If there is one politician who never holds back when throwing jabs at others, it is the Economic Freedom Fighters…
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COVID-19: Could medical cannabis help treat symptoms?
Could medical cannabis help treat COVID-19 symptoms? Well, licensed cannabis producers in the Vaal are calling for more clinical trials…
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SA COVID-19: Medical organisations warn against use of Ivermectin
Medical organizations are warning against the use of Ivermectin. Critical Care South Africa and The South African Society of Anaesthesiologists…
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SAHPRA: Decision on Sinovac will be made soon
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it is close to deciding on Sinovac vaccines. The authority says…
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COVID-19: SA records 122 more deaths as scientists worry about Delta variant
According to the latest data from the Department of Health, 122 more people have passed away in this country after…
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Sputnik and Sinovac vaccines not authorised in South Africa
The South African Health Product Regulatory Authority says Russia’s Sputnik and Chinese Sinovac vaccines don’t meet the requirements to be…
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COVID-19: No lockdown nonsense will stop EFF march demanding Sputnik & Sinovac vaccines
The EFF has called for a massive march on Friday 25 June to the South African Health Product Regulatory Authority’s…
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David Mabuza: COVID-19 vaccine rollout will not be hindered
Deputy President David Mabuza says the COVID-19 vaccination rollout won’t be hindered by health minister Zweli Mkhize’s special leave. Mkhize…
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This is what you should do if you have Covid-19 vaccine side effects
Phase 2 of South Africa’s vaccine roll-out has seen close to 117 000 people over the age of 60 receive…
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Tito Mboweni expected to detail COVID-19 vaccine compensation plan in Budget speech
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is, on Wednesday, expected to give details of how the government plans to compensate anyone who…
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Parliament grills defence dept over illegal importation of Interferon that cost R260m
The Department of Defence has been grilled in Parliament over its illegal importation from Cuba of nearly a million vials…
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SANDF slammed for importing COVID-19 drugs unlawfully
The Military Ombudsman said it won’t be investigating the Defence Department’s import of drugs because the Auditor-General is still probing…
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